This is a Larry Brand design that I assembled from parts contained in a LOC Precision Lil Nuke kit and an extra length of 54mm tubing. LOC 54 mm tubing is motor mount grade so it's a bit thicker than most. I also ordered a 6" long payload bay kit to complete the build.
Larry's article on the original Auracle 54 is sketchy on details and so I relied on the photgraphs accompanying the article. When all was said and done, I'm happy with the way it turned out. In retrospect, I will never again attempt a tube fin with tapered ends.
Flight Date: | 2011-04-09 |
Rocket Name: | Steppin' Razor (Tube Fin) |
Flyer's Name: | K Sonesen |
Motors: | G64-7 |
Expected Altitude: | 1,200 Feet |
Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
Launch Site: | SARG - Amoruso Field |
Actual Altitude: | 1,353 Feet |
Another great boost that exceeded the sim predicted altitude. Surprisingly, this one touched down about a hundred feet from the launch pad. Nice!
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Aerotech G64-7 |