Flight Date: | 2008-09-27 |
Rocket Name: | Art Applewhite Rockets Whirlwind Monocopter (24mm) |
Kit Name: | Art Applewhite Rockets - Whirlwind Monocopter (24mm) {Kit} |
Flyer's Name: | Bob Cox |
Motors: | E9-4 |
Launch Site: | TSM |
Normal takeoff, then 1.25 seconds into flight the motor tore loose from the copter. Post-flight showed fiberglass tape had peeled off motor mount standoff and inner layer of motor tube peeled away. Serious repairs required.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Estes E9-4 |