An upscale o' t' 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 t' main fins bein' TTW t' t' motor mount. Nose cone was constructed from an ogive balsa cone with t' distinctive canopy carved from a separate balsa block. Recovery system uses a 1/8" flat woven Keelhaul®©™ shock cord epoxied t' t' motor mount and tied t' a large screw eye in t' nose cone shoulder. Either a 24" or 30" spherachute is used based on t' field conditions. Rocket is finished in a silver metallic paint with t' usual outstandin' vinyl decals provided by StickerShock.
| Flight Date: | 2016-02-13 |
| Rocket Name: | 2.70x Upscale Wolverine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Wolverine {Kit} (816) [1973-1979] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | G57-7 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,700 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 9.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SEARS |
Nice boost, smooth and high, arcin' into t' wind. Over t' top and headin' downhill at ejection. Good chute, long walk, ya bilge rat, landed on t' field. Looks like t' nose cone came back and stripped off one o' t' forward canards, should be an easy fix.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | CTI 108G57-12A-7 |
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