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2012-02-01 Dean Booth's Estes 220 Swift - motor mount mod (2)

Modified for rear ejection - thrust ring installed in BT, kevlar shock cord attached to interior tip of NC.  Cut 13 motors to 1.25 inches, attach screw eye for flight.

Flight Date:2012-02-01
Rocket Name:Dean Booth's Estes 220 Swift - motor mount mod (2)
Kit:Estes - 220 Swift (810) [2003-]
Flyer:Dean Booth
Motors:Estes 1/4A3-3T
Wind Speed:3 mph
Launch Site:Ben Davis Park

I loaded up a teflon tape streamer and shortened 1/4A motor.  Heard a loud pop at ejection.  Rear ejection worked but the streamer was melted / mashed into an glob.  7 seconds duration, remained visible throughout.

Motors:

StageMotor(s)
1Estes 1/4A3T-3

 

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