| Diameter: | 0.54 inches |
| Fin Span: | 3.50 inches |
| Manufacturer: | HotRod Rockets ![]() |
| Motor Size: | 13 millimeters |
| Power: | Low-Power |
| Product Type: | Kit |
| Recommended Motors: | 1/2A3-2T, 1/4A3-3T, A10-3T, A3-4T |
| Recovery: | Streamer |
| Skill Level: | 1 |
| Status: | Out-Of-Production |
| Style: | Sport |
Brief: Hotrod's rockets Fruit fly is a small but great flier. It is a simple build and great for groups. Construction: Parts include: Cast resin nosecone Balsa fins Kevlar ® shock cord BT-5 body tube Thrust ring Streamer recovery The four fins are first cut from the balsa and sanded. One fin is notched for the mounting of the shock cord. ...
Brief: The Fruit Fly was a nice minimum diameter rocket from HotRod Rockets. Unfortunately, it has been discontinued. It is a simple build with elliptical wings reminiscent of those of an insect. It has a resin nose cone and streamer recovery which should make it easier to recover this light rocket. Construction: The first step in construction is to insert the thrust ring. The ...
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