An upscale of the classic Estes Wolverine based on standard LOC 2.63" tubing. Rocket has a 29mm motor mount with an AeroPac retainer. Fins are made from 1/8" plywood, with the main fins being TTW to the motor mount. Nose cone was constructed from an ogive balsa cone with the distinctive canopy carved from a separate balsa block. Recovery system uses a 1/8" flat woven Kevlar shock cord epoxied to the motor mount and tied to a large screw eye in the nose cone shoulder. Either a 24" or 30" spherachute is used based on the field conditions. Rocket is finished in a silver metallic paint with the usual outstanding vinyl decals provided by StickerShock.
| Flight Date: | 2018-11-03 |
| Rocket Name: | 2.70x Upscale Wolverine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Wolverine {Kit} (816) [1973-1979] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | G64-7 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,795.00 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SEARS |
Odd flight. Severe corkscrew off the rod, continued all the way up, past motor burnout, until the rocket stalled out flat on its side and floated down for a second before nosing over just as the ejection charge went off. The Jolly Logic Chute Release, which was set for 500 feet, opened immediately and the rocket landed on the field. Post flight inspection didn't reveal any reason for the strange flight profile?
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech G64-7 |
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