Gene Wolski's Page
Location: Richmond, VA
Certification Level: L2 TRA/NAR
Club Memberships: NAR (VRS); TRA Central VA #25
RocketReviews.com Pages:
2016-10-29
Curious George
Flight
Altimeter One and Chute Release OK - G60-8 - Battle Park [More]
Goblin-II
Flight
Altimeter One - B6-4 - Battle Park [More]
Orzel
Flight
Altimeter One and Chute Release tangle - H180-8 - Battle Park [More]
Delta Flying Saucer 24mm
Flight
Drag race with Quest SPEV Saucer - D12-0 - Battle Park [More]
2015-12-12
Der Dark Max
Flight
Great first flight - boosted into the wind and recovered near the pads. - 3xB6-4 - Battle Park [More]
Goblin-II
Flight
Great first flight of the day, as usual! - B4-4 - Battle Park [More]
Orzel
Flight
Awesome flight - loved the pink flame! - J316-ALT - Battle Park [More]
2015-11-15
Cherokee-F
Flight
F40-7 - Battle Park [More]
Goblin-II
Flight
- B6-4 - Battle Park [More]
2014-11-08
Goblin-II
Flight
Great flight! - B6-4 - Battle Park [More]
2014-03-08
Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special - First Flight
Build Entry
The Bobcat Special finally flew at Battle Park on 3/2/2014. I used an Aerotech I245G reload in at 38/480 case and 38mm Reload Adapter System with one spacer. For ejection charges, I used Quest Q2G2 igniters and black powder in the Blastcaps. I topped off each with a bit of ... [More]
2012-10-09
Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special - Finished the avionics bay!
Build Entry
Finally finished the avionics bay and installed the Adept22 using mounting hardware from Adept. I also used their wiring harness but customized the deployment charge ends. One end goes directly to a terminal block and the other goes to a quick disconnect wire. The altimeter ... [More]
2012-04-28
Leviathan
Rocksim Design
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2012-04-19
Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special - New payload section
Build Entry
With the avionics bay mostly complete (I'll come back to the altimeter sled and wiring in another post), I moved on to making the new payload section. I started by measuring the shoulder on both the nose cone and the avionics bay. Don't forget to include your eyebolt/attachment point in the ... [More]
2012-04-17
Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special - Avionics Bay
Build Entry
Since the rest of the rocket was scratch built, I decided to make my own avionics bay. I used the following:
LOC 3" airframe (2" section) for the switch band
LOC 3" tube coupler (8" total) for the avionics bay body
LOC 3" tube coupler (7 5/8") for reinforcement
LOC 3" ... [More]
2012-04-15
Rocksim for dual deploy Bobcat Special
Rocksim Design
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Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special
. Build
When I originally built the Bobcat Special, I planned to eventually convert it to dual deployment. This build steps through the conversion process.
Bobcat Special - single deploy version prior to conversion:
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2012-03-16
RockSim for Kookaburra
Rocksim Design
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Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Nose cone & finishing
Build Entry
Last but not least, I cut a small hole in the nose cone shoulder and dropped in a 3/16" nut which I used to secure the eyebolt. I added a couple of drips of epoxy into the hole to secure the nut. Once assembly was complete, I painted the rocket using Krylon gray primer followed by two coats ... [More]
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Booster section
Build Entry
I started with the booster section by dry fitting the motor tube, centering rings, fins, and tailcone retainer. Once I validated the spacing, I marked (using a fin marking guide printed from VCP) and cut the fin slots using a fresh #11 hobby blade and a metal straight edge. I performed ... [More]
2012-03-15
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Completed Avionics Bay
Build Entry
Here's the completed avionics bay with battery, switch, and altimeter installed. It may not be obvious from the the photo, but I enlarged one of the static vents slightly to allow a slim screwdriver to be used to turn the switch on & off. Also clearly visible (near the #2 in blue ... [More]
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Component Listing
Build Entry
LOC 38mm nose cone
Stainless steel eyebolt (3/16")
LOC 38mm airframe (payload section)
K&S 38mm avionics bay (includes switch and 9v battery connector)
LOC 38mm airframe (booster section)
LOC 29mm motor tube
LOC 29mm-38mm centering rings
GLR 29mm ogive tailcone ... [More]
2012-03-14
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket
. Build
I had already converted my 4" BSD Horizon for dual deployment and successfully flew it for my Level 2 certification. I wanted to build a smaller diameter dual deployment rocket that could fly on G motors, so I fired up RockSim and started designing. I chose 38mm since I had most of the ... [More]
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Avionics Bay
Build Entry
The real key to this project was the avionics bay from K&S. I'd already scratch built several avionics bays, and I was not looking forward to building a 38mm bay. When K&S released their avionics bay kit, this project jumped into high gear! Below is a picture of the ... [More]
2012-03-12
Public Missiles Endeavour (Kit)
Review
4" Quantum tube version of the PML Endeavour configured for dual deployment.
Components
PML Endeavour Kit (Quantum Tube version)
Add-ons
PML 54mm motor tube (17")
PML centering ring (4" to 54mm)
PML 4" bulkhead plates and coupler bulkhead plates (2 each)
LOC ... [More]
2012-01-18
Rocketarium 18mm Model Rocket Motor Retainer (Kit)
Review
This review covers both the 24mm motor retainer and 18/24mm motor adaptor.
Components
The 24mm motor retainer is a two piece anodized aluminum assembly consisting of a base and a screw on cap. The motor adaptor includes two pieces as well - the adaptor body and a retainer ... [More]
2011-12-10
Fish Out of Water
Rocksim Design
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2011-10-21
BSD High Power Rocketry Horizon (Kit)
Review
BSD Horizon (4") with 38mm motor mount. I flew this rocket stock for my Level 1, and I later modified it to use dual deployment for my Level 2.
Components
BSD Rocketry Horizon (4" diameter) with 38mm motor mount and G-10 fins
Components:
Nose cone
Payload ... [More]
2011-10-19
Wildman Rocketry Drago (Kit)
Review
The Drago is a 54mm all fiberglass, 3FNC rocket with a 29mm motor mount. I plan to fly it with a variety of G and H motors.
Components
Kit includes:
Fiberglass airframe (36" long)
Fiberglass nose cone and bulk plate
29mm motor tube (10" long)
Fiberglass ... [More]
