Flight Log - 2015-06-07 - Rick Barnes's Ram Jet 2X

This is a 2X upscale o' t' Estes Ram Jet kit, which I built about 25 years ago.  BT80 outer tube with a BT55 core tube (which be t' original's outer).  24mm mount for 3.75" motor case, arrr, 18 custom fit vane fins and 3 large 1/8" balsa main fins.  I papered t' main fins, since t' wood seemed a little soft for me taste.  This project in ongoing, so I haven't yet added any recovery equipment or launch lugs.  Once I have everythin' filleted and primed, I'll weigh it t' get an idea o' chute size.  I purchased Excelsior decals for t' BT80 upscale, that be t' inspiration t' build this.

Flight Date: 2015-06-07
Rocket Name: Ram Jet 2X
Flyer's Name: Rick Barnes
Motors: D12-5
Launch Site: Historic Aircraft Group, Geneseo, NY
Actual Altitude: 525 Feet

Flight straight as an arrow, arrr, despite wind. Drifted a little ways, but dropped short o' t' wheat field

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-5

 

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