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Aerotech - Mustang (89010) [1989-]

Modification

Manufacturer:Aerotech
Style:Sport

Contributed by Jack Caynon

(MODS) Aerotech Mustang - zipperless designBrief:
Modified to incorporate anti-zipper design.

Modifications:
This modification doesn't require any special tools, however, it does require an Aerotech 1.9" coupler. First, I used a hacksaw to gently cut the airframe into two parts, the lower part of the airframe with the fin slots should be 10.5" long. Then I tossed aside the engine retaining hook and used a 29mm Slimline motor retainer which fit perfectly inside the airframe. Follow the Aerotech instructions on how to attach the motor mount to the baffle flange and the fin lock system, but make sure you shift the fin lock rings to accommodate the Slimline motor retainer. Before you insert the motor mount assembly into the airframe, slide the coupler (it's four inches long) over the motor mount then cap the motor mount tube with the Aerotech Baffle. Use 5 minute epoxy to glue the top lip of the coupler to the bottom of the flange, then use the epoxy to glue two inches of the coupler inside the top of the airframe. After that, you can glue in your fins (I used West Epoxy because I wanted this thing to be tough) and complete the build of the rocket. For final touches, I used a small X-form chute and didn't cement the nose cone onto the airframe; instead I used three small self-tapping screws to attach the nose cone, thus allowing for less drift during recovery and easy maintenance of the shock cord system.

(MODS) Aerotech Mustang - zipperless design(MODS) Aerotech Mustang - zipperless design

Construction:
The Aerotech Mustang is a nice, simple design with robust materials for its size. However, I found that the stock rocket was prone to zippers, so I decided to modify it to incorporate the anti-zipper design.

Finishing:
As you can see, the rocket looks great. Finish pretty much goes as it does for the stock version.

Flight:
Any of the recommended motors that Aerotech lists in its materials for the Mustang can be used. I used F22-5Js (RMS) and the rocket flew and recovered like a dream. The Mustang is a great flyer in its stock mode, but with West Epoxy and an anti-zipper design, this rocket should last for quite a long time.

4/24/04 - I flew an Aerotech F20-7 Econojet in the Mustang at Whitakers, NC, and the flight was beautiful. The rocket arched over at apogee and ejected the X-form chute which deployed immediately. The chute brought the rocket down near the launch pad even in a stiff breeze. The West Epoxy constructed fin can and the 5 coats of clear coat stood up to the quick landing without a single mark. Excellent flight for a fantastic flying rocket. An old-timer LCO said when she launched, "Well folks, we're in for a treat! The Aerotech Mustang is my favorite rocket because she always flies nicely." Well, this anti-zipper modified rocket did nothing to disappoint any of the spectators!

    Flight Log

    DateRocket NameMotor(s)AltitudeNotes
    1998-09-19David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF22-7- Slow boost. Good thing there was no wind. Stock chute way too small.
    1998-09-20David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF50-9- Scared the heck out of me. Long delay.
    1998-10-24David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangG64-10- Lost it in the sun. Recovered the next day after extensive search.
    1998-10-24David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF40-7- Great boost, good flame and smoke. Ejection right on the money.
    1999-02-14David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF20-7- The perfect motor for the Mustang. Way cool flight.
    1999-03-21David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF40-10- Second best motor for this rocket. Lots of noise and smoke and still recoverable.
    1999-03-21David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangG40-10- Very high flight. Glad there was no wind.
    1999-04-09David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF22-7- Micro clips follwed rocket up and yanked free after rocket had cleared rod. Low trajectory and...
    1999-04-18David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF40-7- Just another good flight. Rocket was shortened by 3.
    1999-05-22David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF40-7- Another good flight. Rocket was short by 3.
    1999-06-19David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF40-7- Good boost, but stock shock cord pulled through hook on nose cone. Rocket was short by 3. No...
    1999-06-20David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF40-7- Fixed the rocket, flew it again. Rocket was short by 3
    1999-07-29David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF40-7- Flew at LDRS 17 in Argonia. Good flight, long walk, too darn hot! Rocket was short by 3
    1999-09-26David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF22-7- Not a good motor for wind. Bad weather-cock, delay too long. Another 3 zipper. Rocket restored to...
    2000-01-22William Beggs's Aerotech MustangF12-10- Great flight and recovery.
    2000-01-22William Beggs's Aerotech MustangF24-7- Great flight and recovery.
    2000-01-22William Beggs's Aerotech MustangF24-7- Great flight and recovery.
    2000-01-22William Beggs's Aerotech MustangF24-7- Great flight and recovery.
    2000-01-22William Beggs's Aerotech MustangF50-M- Great flight and recovery.
    2000-03-05Chip Jenkins's Aerotech MustangE15-4- Near perfect flight (Wrasp - 9987')
    2000-05-13Cliff Oliver's Aerotech MustangE15-4- Excellant flight
    2000-06-17David Urbanek's Aerotech MustangF72-10- Fast motor. Used the adapter that came with the kit and Rocket Vision 24mm motor fit perfectly....
    2000-07-15Dale Emery's Aerotech MustangG33-7- Nice Flight
    2000-10-06Brian Kain's Aerotech MustangG80-10- Completely out of site in just a second. Very fast boost.
    2000-10-06Brian Kain's Aerotech MustangE15-7- AT mustang is a good starter rocket for those craving a little more bang for the buck.
    2000-10-06Brian Kain's Aerotech MustangE30-7- Cool flight. . . . . . I love this little rocket.
    2000-10-28Cliff Oliver's Aerotech MustangF24-7- Great flight
    2001-08-11William Beggs's Aerotech MustangE11-M- Great flight and recovery.
    2001-08-20Pete Howarth's Aerotech MustangE30-5- First flight for this rocket and it went straight up. Landed 600 feet from the launch pad in a...
    2001-09-02Carl Tulanko's Aerotech MustangE23-5- Great, fast launch! The rocket keeps getting better every time. Deployment perfect with altitude...
    2001-09-02Carl Tulanko's Aerotech MustangE18-4- Last launch of the day. Similar to first launch except landed on parking lot, popping out two...
    2001-09-02Carl Tulanko's Aerotech MustangE16-4- Similar to the E18, only in 29mm can. Another good launch. Will stick with E18, since they are...
    2001-09-09Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangE11-3- smoked white and black for 3 seconds on pad.Slow lift off up to about 600-750'. No chute this time...
    2001-11-04Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangE28-51000 feet Reworked Mustang after lasd core sample.Plenty of smoke and flame. Straight boost to about 1000...
    2001-12-26Grant Gibson's Aerotech MustangE15-7- Built on christmas day and the first chance I had to fly this bird, beautiful flight to around...
    2002-03-30Grant Gibson's Aerotech MustangF20-72500 feet Another spectacular flight, love the econojets. Boosted to around 2500 ft and landed about 400 ft...
    2002-03-31Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangF20-41000 feet Sat on pad for about 8 seconds with nothing happening, than it broke loose with a lot of smoke,...
    2002-04-09Jason Vennard's Aerotech MustangE15-7- Rocket cocked right off the launch rod, went into the wind to the north, winds N at 5. 7 sec delay...
    2002-04-13Jason Vennard's Aerotech MustangF25-6- Windy 15-20 mph from S. Super fast boost, rocket again cocked righd off the launch rod, with the...
    2002-04-27David Logan's Aerotech MustangE30-4-
    2002-05-27Jason Vennard's Aerotech MustangE15-7- Great flight, nice straight boost. No problems. 18 nylon chute.
    2002-07-27David Logan's Aerotech MustangE30-4-
    2002-08-04Peter Smith's Aerotech MustangE16-7900 feet - My first RMS flight. A perfect flight to about 900 feet. Delay was a bit to long by about one...
    2002-08-10Michael Mangieri's Aerotech MustangF22-7- Beautiful straight flight - a nice performer.
    2002-09-01Peter Smith's Aerotech MustangF20-7- Good flight. Nice and straight with recovery nearby, ejected far from the pads though. It did stay...
    2002-10-06Peter Smith's Aerotech MustangF20-7- It was a windy day and the Mustang flew too high for a day like this. Even though I used a TFR...
    2002-10-26Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangF21-7- Mustang's 3rd rebuild.Lit motor and it took about 5 seconds to light.Nice smoke and flame.Up to...
    2002-11-03Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangF20-7- Sat on pad for about 2 seconds and fire came out of the motor.Great roar and smoke off the...
    2002-12-07Sean Thomas's Aerotech MustangE15-4- first flight for rocket. good flight. screamed off the pad. lots of noise.
    2002-12-15Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangF20-7- Off the pad with a great roar, flame, and smoke.Up almost out of sight.Chute popped up high but...
    2003-01-04Sean Thomas's Aerotech MustangD12-7- Call me crazy. It took off slow, but got up there, about 200 ft. Don't ever use an Estes D12-7...
    2003-01-04Sean Thomas's Aerotech MustangD12-5- Same flight profile as before, but much better recovery with a 5 sec delay.
    2003-03-08Matt Vennard's Aerotech MustangD12-5- First flight for the 'Stang. D12 is enough to get it 300'ish ft into the air, but should use a...
    2003-04-12Randy Powell's Aerotech MustangF20-4-
    2003-04-12Peter Allen's Aerotech MustangG35-7- Perfect flight. It went very straight and very high. I got the rod angle perfect so I had a short...
    2003-04-19Randy Powell's Aerotech MustangF23-4-
    2003-05-17Donald Besaw's Aerotech MustangG80-103000 feet This was one rocket that was given to me by our club president. Awesome flight to around 3,000...
    2003-06-14Jason Vennard's Aerotech MustangF21-8- Nice straight boost, and high, ejection just a bit late but ok with no damage. 18 nylon chute.
    2003-06-14Michael Mangieri's Aerotech MustangE18-4- Great flight. Smooth, straight boost as usual; the Mustang is a wonderful sport flyer.
    2003-06-15Jason Vennard's Aerotech MustangF25-9- Another great flight on Mustang#2 in our fleet. Attempt at a drag race but second bird didn't...
    2003-06-28Matt Vennard's Aerotech MustangE16-4- First RMS flight. A bit apprehensive, but I must have done it right! Good boost, though had a bit...
    2003-07-12Jack Caynon's Aerotech MustangF12-5- Perfect flight. Dark, smoky exhaust from Blackjack motor made the Mustang easy to track. Got...
    2003-08-02Jack Caynon's Aerotech MustangF40-10- What was Aerotech thinking when it recommended this setup? Delay caused 1/4 in. zipper after...
    2003-08-02Matt Vennard's Aerotech MustangE16-4- Great motor for this rocket. Nice quick boost(and a little volume!)..ejection was a hair late, but...
    2003-08-13Danny Blackard's Aerotech MustangG64-10- Great flight talk about altitude.super fast lift off. love this rocket and motor combo.walked...
    2003-09-06Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangF20-4- Went up fast and high.Great flame, smoke and noise.Just about out of sight.Estimate 1500ft.Quick...
    2003-09-21Randy Powell's Aerotech MustangF23-4- motor hook didn't retain motor @ ejection....chute still deployed luckily...use masking tape with...
    2003-09-21Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangF20-4- Just about out of sight. Lit the first try and went up with a roar, flame, and smoke. Just a...
    2003-12-20Donald Besaw's Aerotech MustangD21-4- Nice flight on the 18mm D21. Went about 350-400 feet. Recovered close to pad. No damage
    2004-02-21Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangF20-7- Lit with a boom and just about out of sight.Came down on chute about a 1/4 mile away.Snowmobilers...
    2004-03-14Jeff Inman's Aerotech MustangG40-10- Actually two flights on this engine. Flew so high, I couldn't see precisely when the ejection went...
    2004-03-20Chase Hrncir's Aerotech MustangF20-7- Great first flight, way up there, awesome motor!
    2004-03-30Joe Magginnis's Aerotech MustangF25-9- First Flight attempt was a misfire. Ignitor burned in too. Second attempt produced a motor chuff a...
    2004-04-10Michael Mangieri's Aerotech MustangE18-4- Awesome flight (as usual for this rocket) straight and true.
    2004-04-11Jason Vennard's Aerotech MustangF23-7- Another nice flight, good straight boost, nice recovery 16 nylon chute..
    2004-05-15Darwin May's Aerotech MustangG64-4- After the G35 cato, i had an agreement with another club member that if I would fly mine on a G64,...
    2004-06-05Jack Caynon's Aerotech MustangF50-9- This motor in this bird rocks! Streaked off the launch pad, arced nicely in the sky at apogee and...
    2004-06-05Jack Caynon's Aerotech MustangE15-4700 feet Nice motor for this bird on a small field. Landed within 100 feet of the launch pad.
    2004-06-06Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-7- Delay seemed a little too long. Maybe 4 seconds is better. Otherwise good flight.
    2004-06-12Chase Hrncir's Aerotech MustangF20-7- Another great flight, won an AT Mustang drag race.
    2004-07-01Chase Hrncir's Aerotech MustangF20-7- F20 CATO'ed...Lawn darted from ~1000'into very hard dirt. This horse kicked the bucket.
    2004-07-03Jack Caynon's Aerotech MustangF50-9- Streaked into the sky on the Blue Thunder's violet-blue tail of flame. Went high and fast....
    2004-07-17Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-7- Seven second delay plus. Was very late ejecting. I would use a 4 second delay over the recommended...
    2004-08-15Andrew Grippo's Aerotech MustangF21-8- Good high flight with good delay, short walk for recovery
    2004-08-28Michael Mangieri's Aerotech MustangF39-9- As usual for a Blue Thunder motor this bird left the pad in no time! Arced over and started its...
    2004-09-04Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-4-
    2004-09-05Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-4-
    2004-09-11Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-4- 6th flight for this rocket and not a mark on it.
    2004-10-02Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-4-
    2004-10-13Donald Besaw's Aerotech MustangD15-4- Nice straight flight. Delay was more like 6 seconds though. Recovered fine. No damage.
    2004-10-30Andrew Grippo's Aerotech MustangF40-10- Good flight and recovery. Very impressive motor and rocket combination. The Mustang flies great.
    2004-11-06Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangF22-7- 11th flight on this rocket.
    2004-11-06Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-4-
    2004-11-25Alex Marcum's Aerotech MustangF20-6- Great motor
    2004-11-27Brian Charnigo's Aerotech MustangF20-71308 feet Loud take off with lots of smoke, but drifted to other side of stream. Recovered hours later, but...
    2004-12-11Greg Deeter's Aerotech MustangG20-3- Outragous 6+ second burn on the Ellis Mountain G20-3. Hit over 2000 feet just going and going and...
    2005-02-23Kris Henderson's Aerotech MustangF12-5- Nice inaugeral flight for my first AT kit and 1st RMS launch. Straight and true with nice black...
    2005-03-26Andrew Grippo's Aerotech MustangE23-5- Very good, low level flight. Good delay with a short walk for recovery. Good motor to do...
    2005-04-16Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE23-5-
    2005-04-16Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-4-
    2005-04-17Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-4-
    2005-04-21Donald Besaw's Aerotech MustangE16-7- Scary flight, took 4 tries to light the motor, went off horizontally, vveerryy late ejection....
    2005-04-23Kris Henderson's Aerotech MustangF12-5- Second flight of the day just like the first launch. Between 800-900 ft. and close recovery. Zero...
    2005-04-23Kris Henderson's Aerotech MustangF12-5- Another good launch. This time in the desert. Zero problems with motor, ascent, ejection, and...
    2005-05-01Chris Coffin's Aerotech MustangF40-7- Another beautiful flight. The fourth flight for this rocket. Fast and straight as an arrow to...
    2005-05-10Donald Besaw's Aerotech MustangE23-11- This was an E23 that I tried to cut down the delay, I counted about 9 seconds before ejection, I...
    2005-05-29Andrew Grippo's Aerotech MustangG64-10- Good straight flight but it went out of sight and I never saw it come down. Rats, I liked this...
    2005-06-17Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangG80-10- Very high and landed very far.
    2005-07-16Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE23-5- 18th flight.
    2005-07-16Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangG38-7- nice 17th flight.
    2005-07-16Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE16-4- 16th flight on this rocket.
    2005-07-30Jack Caynon's Aerotech MustangF22-51800 feet Nice smoky flight with plenty of kick from this motor for this rocket. Even with an X-chute, long...
    2005-08-13Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE23-5- 19th flight on this rocket.
    2005-09-10Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangE23-5- 20th Flight on this mustang.
    2005-09-18Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangF40-10- 21st flight. Nice motor for this rocket.
    2005-10-23Michael Mangieri's Aerotech MustangF39-9- Nice quick boost and high flight. Delay was rather long.
    2006-04-09Gene Wolski's Out of this WorldE15-7- First flight - excellent!
    2006-04-29Rod Thrasher's Aerotech MustangF52-8- About 50' up motor burned through forward closure. Burned rocket badly.
    2006-05-21Hank Coates's Aerotech MustangF42-8- Very nice. Straight up, stable boost. Very cool coast. Eject just past apogee. Sims to 1350...
    2006-05-21Hank Coates's Aerotech MustangF23-4- Same as earlier flight. Very stable boost. Tad on the early side. 6 seconds is probably optimal...
    2006-05-21Hank Coates's Aerotech MustangF23-4- Nice boost, great smoke trail. Early delay. sims at 1024 feet. calm winds made for short walk. ...
    2006-05-27Chris Guidry's Aerotech MustangE18-7- Maiden Flight. 7 seconds appears to be much to long for a recommended delay. Zippered 1 1/2...
    2006-07-02George Beever's Aerotech MustangE15-7- Motor huffed & chuffed on pad, finally went. A gust of wind during flight may have contributed to...
    2006-07-15Michael Mangieri's Aerotech MustangF22-7- Slow, slow liftoff cauased severe tip-off to the north of the field. Delay was late but the chute...
    2006-07-16Gene Wolski's Out of this WorldF25-9- Great flight! First F motor. Very long walk to recover.
    2006-07-29Chris Guidry's Aerotech MustangE18-7- Delay manually adjusted to 4 sec. Did not see flight due to sun, but other observers did.
    2006-08-10Jon Demick's Aerotech MustangE15-7- Last launch of the day, but it was too windy. Very short in altitude, and took 2 igniters to...
    2006-09-02Richard Valenti's Aerotech MustangF21-4- Nice little 24mm boosted to about 800ft.Came down about 150ft out on a 12 foot streamer.Sat on the...
    2006-09-17Gene Wolski's Out of this WorldF20-7- Great flight!
    2006-10-07David Logan's Aerotech MustangF23-7- Nice high smokey flight. Recovered with stock 16 inch chute. Drifted about 300 yards down wind.
    2006-10-08David Logan's Aerotech MustangF23-7- Second day in a row for this rocket and motor combo. I angled it into the wind, but it still went...
    2007-04-16William Beggs's Aerotech MustangF50-9- Perfect flight and recovery.
    2007-05-26George Beever's Aerotech MustangE15-4- As with most older Aerotech motors, this one huffed and chuffed before the model lifted off.
    2007-05-28Jon Demick's Aerotech MustangE15-7989 feet White Monster III- Flight for our fallen soldiers, to honor all of those who have died overseas or...
    2007-06-01Mark Van+Luvender's Aerotech MustangF24-7- Great flight from the Mustang! Straight up on beautiful white flame, no problems on recovery
    2007-08-04Chris Coffin's Aerotech MustangF40-7- Great flight on this motor as always. Was almost out of sight.
    2007-09-22Jack Caynon's Aerotech MustangF22-71800 feet Although it's more than three years old, this rocket still flies like a champ and recovers like a...
    2007-10-06Cliff Oliver's Aerotech MustangF22-8-
    2008-07-20 Gene Wolski's Out of this WorldF23-7- Great flight except the nose cone separated from the shock cord! Luckily the chute was attached...
    2008-09-20Jack Caynon's Aerotech MustangF21-71200 feet Slightly underpowered and slight arc in flight. Perhaps the subpar performance of the motor was...
    2009-03-08Leigh Metzroth's Aerotech MustangF20-10-
    2009-04-19Leigh Metzroth's Aerotech MustangF40-10- Perfect flight, got caught in power lines to the North.The curse of the new RMS Case strikes for...
    2009-04-19Gene Wolski's Out of this WorldE30-7- Motor malfunctioned and blew apart the 24mm adapter. No damage to the rocket. Filed MESS and...
    2009-06-12 Michael Mangieri's Aerotech MustangF22-5- Good flight of one of my favorite rockets.
    2009-06-13Cliff Oliver's Aerotech MustangF21-6-
    2009-07-12Leigh Metzroth's Aerotech MustangF20-10- Perfect flight, landed just past the fence to the east about 50ft away.
    2009-09-05 Don Pfister's Aerotech MustangE30-7- At AIRFest 15, good flight. Straight up, straight down. This was an ebay purchase, already built....
    2009-09-13Leigh Metzroth's Aerotech MustangF40-10- Perfect flight, landed about 800ft West of the Pad due to a little bit of hang time on the new...
    2009-11-07Cliff Oliver's Aerotech MustangF22-4-
    2009-12-19Dave Goodwin's Aerotech MustangG33-7- Slow, chuffing ignition but flew well once it got going. One of 2 streamers wrapped around the...
    2010-02-14Todd Mullin's Aerotech MustangE28-4-
    2010-03-06Todd Mullin's Aerotech MustangG80-10- Punched the clouds! Didn't think I was getting this one back, but got lucky with very light high...
    2010-07-03George Beever's Aerotech MustangE15-4- Great flight on an old bird.
    2011-01-29Andrew Grippo's Aerotech MustangF22-5-
    2011-04-03Gene Wolski's Out of this WorldF12-5- Excellent smoke trail!
    2011-07-16vincent penoso's Aerotech MustangF24-7W- 8mph wind, sunny, 85; 21"-35%-1" parachute;nice flight; MAIDEN; zippered about 2"
    2011-08-20vincent penoso's Aerotech MustangF39-6t1079 feet Post Zipper repair flight. Added another 5ft of shock chord and i switched to a 21" 25% hemi chute...
    2011-12-03vincent penoso's Aerotech Mustangf24-4w1020 feet 14.8oz; 21" 35%(hemispherical parachute) with 1" spill hole; Alt-1;nearly calm winds; blue skies;...
    2011-12-10 Gene Wolski's Out of this WorldE15-7- Awesome flight!
    2012-04-21John Bergsmith's Aerotech MustangEstes G40-7W- First flight, launch started well but motor nozzle exploded at about 125'. Model lawn darted and...

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