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This is basically a tube launched rocket. It's almost finless but I suppose the fins have some effect. I don't have VCP so I have no idea how it tapes out. The center of gravity with a B motor is right at the NC-shoulder mounted launch lug which was serendipitous but nice. Funny how those things work out.
I've flown it on B4-2's and on C6-3's. It passes safety inspection as it stands though the motor tube looks a little loose in the aft centering ring.
Typical Scenario:
I show up at the check-in table with a B motor installed. The RSO says "you're gonna fly that onna B?" I explain that the yellow body stays on the pad. He says "hunh, the body stays on the pad?" I pull the rocket out of the tube so he can see the configuration. He says, "hunh?" at which point I show him the parachute and shock cord *inside* the nosecone. At which point he scratches his head for a bit then is willing to play along. He'll call for a heads up, and then lets the crowd know that this is an "untested rocket so everyone watch out". Instant audience. Lotsa laughs, all these people are looking for a large yellow rocket to launch and a black and fluorescent orange arrow-looking thing squirts out.
The thing actually flies really well. About 600' on a C, kind of wimpy 300' on a B. It's also relatively inexpensive to make since most of it is BT and foam core board.
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