The Launch Pad - Sparrow AIM-7F

The Launch Pad - Sparrow AIM-7F Kit

The Launch Pad Sparrow AIM-7F By Mark Sinicki (November 13, 2010)
The following excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry". The intention is to allow guests to get a basic feeling about a kit. We strongly suggest that you get a copy of the referenced Sport Rocketry and read the entire article. Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. For more information, use the two links above. (Sport Rocketry - May/Jun 1998 ...
The Launch Pad Sparrow AIM-7F By Jason Myers
Brief: Single stage, chute recovery kit. Skill level 3 mid-powered kit. This kit came with 2 pieces of thin walled 2.56" body tubes. It utilizes 4 tail fins and 4 large canards mounted at the mid point of the body. Included was a 24" piece of elastic (Estes) shock cord, a standard Estes size 24mm motor tube, a sleeve that formed part of the tailcone that reduced diameter from 2.56" to 2", 4 ...