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: | 2015-01-31 |
| Rocket Name: | 2.70x Upscale Wolverine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Wolverine {Kit} (816) [1973-1979] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | G88-6 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,625 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SEARS |
This rocket had been so impressive on its first two flights thst I decided to reload. Packed the chute and bought a 2 grain smokey motor from Chris Short. Strange boost, might have got hung up on the rod because it kind of whipped off and had a bit of a arcing flight. Pretty low (relatively spreaking) and over the top when the ejection charge fired. Good chute though and the rocket landed on the field with no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | CTI 84G88-11A-6 |
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