Flight Log - 2000-07-22 - David Fergus's Estes AIM-9 Sidewinder
Flight Date: 2000-07-22
Rocket Name: Estes AIM-9 Sidewinder
Kit Name: Estes - AIM-9 Sidewinder {Kit} (2125) [1997-2000]
Flyer's Name: David Fergus
Motors: D12-5

After the loss of engine hook, I friction fit the engine into mount. ejection charge blew out two sides of rocket body around the engine. lesson learned; when putting in a scratch D engine mount, use a HD 20-50 centering ring as a thrust ring and reinforce the engine hook with a HD 50-55 centering ring or two. The repeated thrust/ejection cycles weakened the body tube holding the engine hook.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-5

 

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