Always Ready Rocketry Basic Blues 3

Always Ready Rocketry - Basic Blues 3 {Kit}

Contributed by Robert Barkley

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Published: 2015-01-18
Diameter: 3.10 inches
Length: 63.00 inches
Manufacturer: Always Ready Rocketry
Style: Sport

Brief

What a great group of components. Blue tube is my new favorite medium for high power rocketry.  Heavy duty and durable.

 

Components

Blue tube - 'nuff said

The fins were cut very well, a bit of sanding, sealing, and they were flight worthy.

Nose cone is of good quality, minimal prep to paint the plastic nose cone

Construction

First experience working with blue tube, handles like cardboard, but much more robust - easier to manipulate than fiberglass or composites.

Overall, very pleased with all the components

Finishing

I originally assembled, and flew nearly it 'naked' - quick splatter of paint from a rattle can to make it stand out against the sky.

I have since, sanded, filled, primed and painted for a bit better look.

Very easy material to work with.

Construction Score: 5

Flight

First flight was over the sound barrier and over the mile marker. Ejection chute recovery on the big lake was picture perfect, with a landing not too far from the launch site. Flew straight and true.  Very happy with the components and build

Recovery

From just over a mile, it dropped as planned.

I am updated to include a dual deployment - those long recoveries add too much angst of losing it on a thermal.

Flight Rating: 5

Summary

Great stuff. And working with Always Ready Rocketry was a pleasure.

Overall Rating: 5

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