| Flight Date: | 2000-07-22 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes AIM-9 Sidewinder |
| Kit Name: | Estes - AIM-9 Sidewinder {Kit} (2125) [1997-2000] |
| Flyer's Name: | David Fergus |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
After the loss of engine hook, I friction fit the engine into mount. ejection charge blew out two sides of rocket body around the engine. lesson learned; when putting in a scratch D engine mount, use a HD 20-50 centering ring as a thrust ring and reinforce the engine hook with a HD 50-55 centering ring or two. The repeated thrust/ejection cycles weakened the body tube holding the engine hook.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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