Semroc - SLS Sky Hook (KLV-9)

Attributes

Decals:		Waterslide
Designer:		Bill Simon
Diameter:		1.34 inches
Fin Material:		Basswood
Fin Span:		5.8 inches
Manufacturer:		Semroc
Model:		KLV-9
Motor Size:		24 millimeters
Nose Cone Material:		Balsa
Power:		Low-Power
Product Type:		Kit
Recommended Motors:		C11-5, D12-7, E9-8
Recovery:		Parachute
Skill Level:		3
Status:		In-Production
Style:		Sport, Upscale

Reviews

• Semroc - SLS Sky Hook (KLV-9) By Matt Gillard (September 5, 2007)
• Semroc - SLS Sky Hook (KLV-9) By Dick Stafford (October 9, 2004)

Rocket Gallery

• Layne Rossi's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• Jason Orosco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• Bob Harrington's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• Matt Gillard's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• George Beever's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• Dick Stafford's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• Tom Rankin's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• Mark Grisco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• John Bergsmith's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• Barry Mattingly's Semroc SLS Sky Hook
• Chan Stevens's Semroc SLS Sky Hook

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Flight Log

Date	Rocket Name	Motor(s)	Altitude	Notes
2004-10-09	Dick Stafford's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C11-7	-	mfg recommends a -5; late eject, eye hook pulled out of cone with a plug of balsa; also spat...
2004-10-23	Dick Stafford's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	E9-8	-	very high flight, looked like it ejected at or near apogee, the wind had temporarily slowed for a...
2005-07-09	Dick Stafford's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	E9-8	-	High flight as expected, lost it in the sun and never saw it again
2005-07-13	Layne Rossi's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	E9-6	-	Way Way up. It was fast off the launch rod and just got faster. Nearly missed the ejection smoke...
2006-01-15	Chan Stevens's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	D12-7	-	Motor failure, did not fire ejection charge
2006-03-07	Barry Mattingly's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	F40-10	3948 feet	Entered in first Aerotech Prize competition. Won easily! Installed 12 in. chute but never saw it...
2006-06-04	Bob Harrington's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C11-3	-	First flight. Went higher and faster than expected on C11-3. ejected early. A C11-5 would have...
2006-08-12	Bob Harrington's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	B6-4	-	Low flight but still a long drift
2006-11-02	Matt Gillard's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C11-5	-	straight as an arrow, floated down slowly on the parachute into a small tree.
2006-11-02	Matt Gillard's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C11-5	-	straight as before, parachute slightly charred by ejection.
2006-11-18	Bob Harrington's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	D12-5	-	Beautiful flight. Supplied chute is way too big. It hung in the air a long time. Fortunately, wind...
2006-12-03	George Beever's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C11-5	-	Nice boost, parachute tangled with shock cord, but no damage on landing. First flight of model.
2007-03-22	Matt Gillard's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	D12-5	-	nice flight, spat motor adapter at apogee -adapter and rocket recovered, parachute is perhaps a...
2007-10-14	Matt Gillard's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C11-5	-	good flight, recovered on 8 inch chute.
2007-10-14	Matt Gillard's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	D12-7	-	high flight, spat motor adaptor, drifted at bit even on a 8 inch chute with only a mild breeze
2008-01-12	Bob Harrington's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	A8-3	-	This is a high flyer on even an A8-3. It probably should use an A8-5.
2008-06-28	Bob Harrington's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C6-5	-	Nice flight. Good motor for a small field
2008-09-20	Bob Harrington's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C6-5	-	Low flight. Needs more motor.
2009-01-05	Mark Grisco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C6-5	-	i kitbashed this with an 18mm motor mount. a c-6 has a realistic take off speed a good park flier...
2009-01-05	Mark Grisco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C6-5	-	a little predictabale weathercock, like the first. perfect on a c-6-5.
2009-03-21	John Bergsmith's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	E9-6	-	First flight of the Skyhook. Nice straight and stable boost. Ejection was perfect, and recovered...
2009-09-13	Matt Gillard's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	D12-7	-	great flight.
2009-09-14	Mark Grisco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C6-5	-	perfect park flier
2010-02-15	Jason Orosco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C5-3	-	High flight on a C engine.
2010-02-15	Jason Orosco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C5-3	-	Another great flight.
2010-03-27	Jason Orosco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C11-5	-	Put a smaller chute on the rocket for this flight, landed close to the pad.
2010-03-27	Jason Orosco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C11-5	-	Good flight.
2010-07-25	Tom Rankin's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	D21-7	-	Bittersweet maiden flight. Great takeoff and flight. D21 engine sent it wicked high. Alas, even...
2011-03-06	Jason Orosco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	C11-5	-	Nice flight.
2011-04-10	Matt Gillard's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	D12-7	-	A good flight.
2011-05-01	Jason Orosco's Semroc SLS Sky Hook	E9-4	-	Nice flight and nice walk to recover it.