This is a classic rocket boosted glider with revolutionary swingwing recovery and a parachute for the boost tube.
Flight Date: | 2007-06-02 |
Rocket Name: | Scissor Wing Transport |
Kit Name: | Estes - Scissor Wing Transport {Kit} (1265) [1974-1985, 2004-2007] |
Flyer's Name: | Steve Lindeman |
Motors: | B6-2 |
Wind Speed: | 7.00 mph |
Launch Site: | JMRC-M.I.S. |
Good Launch with rocket flying straight and true. Boost tube ejected properly and wing snapped into place as designed. However, rocket appeared to be nose heavy inspite of the pre-testing I did to balance it. She nosed over and did a lawn dart trick which sheared off the tail and elevator assembly, cracked the wing at the swivel point and put a small crease in the body tube. Rocket is repairable.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Estes B6-2 |
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