Epic II is a two-stage Estes rocket sold by Hobby Lobby. It appears nearly identical to the Estes Sterling Silver kit.
Nice high flights are possible using an A8-0/A8-5 motor combination. Epic II will head out-of-sight using B6-0/B6-6 motors on a straight up flight. Upper stage ignition is dependable, but clean booster separation requires a careful "just right" fit between the booster and the sustainer stages.
Flight Date: | 2019-11-09 |
Rocket Name: | Epic II |
Kit Name: | Estes - Epic II {Kit} (7286) [2019-] |
Flyer's Name: | Ty Bliss |
Motors: | B6-0/B6-6 |
Launch Site: | North Pasco Sod Farm |
Actual Altitude: | 800 Feet |
Perfect two-stage flight. Lower stage tumbled back within 20 feet of the pad. Upper stage streamer recovery within 100 feet of the pad.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Estes B6-0 |
2 | Estes B6-6 |