T' Nike section has trought t' wall 1/4" ply fins, sanded t' t' Nike diamond shape. Scratch made balsa transition section and nose cone, both coated with 2 coats o' epoxy t' harden t' balsa. Apache section has 1/8" ply fins with 3ozs o' nose weight added.
| Flight Date: | 2011-06-04 |
| Rocket Name: | Nike Apache |
| Flyer's Name: | SteveL |
| Motors: | G64-10 |
| Wind Speed: | 8.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Home |
Good flight, matey, t' rocket went straight up, me hearties, no spinnin' or weather cocking. This be a test flight before finnal paint job t' check t' nose wieght. T' recovery on a 30" nylon chute was good. Delay on t' motor was a little long.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech G64-10 |
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