Flight Log - 2019-04-27 - K Sonesen's Steppin' Razor (Tube Fin)

This is a Larry Brand design that I assembled from parts contained in a LOC Precision Lil Nuke kit and an extra length of 54mm tubing.  LOC 54 mm tubing is motor mount grade so it's a bit thicker than most.  I also ordered a 6" long payload bay kit to complete the build.

Larry's article on the original Auracle 54 is sketchy on details and so I relied on the photgraphs accompanying the article.  When all was said and done, I'm happy with the way it turned out.  In retrospect, I will never again attempt a tube fin with tapered ends.

Flight Date: 2019-04-27
Rocket Name: Steppin' Razor (Tube Fin)
Flyer's Name: K Sonesen
Motors: -9
Launch Site: SARG - Gibson Ranch
Actual Altitude: 600.00 Feet

Launched on an F67-9W with delay drilled out to what I hoped was 6 seconds. Based on event at peak of arch over, it was a pretty good delay. Apogee estimated at 600’. In spite of breeze, the rocket landed about 50’ from pad. I couldn’t have been happier. 

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech F67W-9

 

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