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Contributed by Glenn Roth
Brief:
This is a large rocket that uses a mylar balloon as its airframe (like a blimp), is powered by a 24mm motor, and
recovers by parachute.
 Construction:
There is no body tube or payload, just an inflatable mylar balloon, and 4 fins. It uses a right angle motor mount for
chute and motor with a monofilament line coming from the nose ring down to the parachute on the outside of the rocket.
Construction is sort of simple. The fin assembly snapped together and was difficult to put together, however, you
do only have to do it once and glue it together. It has been launched a couple of times and survived, but the silver
treatment on the mylar is coming off.
Finishing:
Nothing to finish. It looks impressive.
Construction Rating:
3
out of 5
Flight:
There is only one recommended motor, the D12-3. Prep is easy, uses wadding and a "lock ring" for motor
retention. It flew like a rocket powered balloon and relatively straight.
Flight Rating:
3
out of 5
Summary:
PROs: Very impressive to watch.
CONs: It takes a "soda straw" to deflate and about 4 hours!
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5 Flight Log- Post a Comment -
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