An upscale of the classic Estes Wolverine based on standard LOC 2.63" tubing. Rocket has a 29mm motor mount with an AeroPac retainer. Fins are made from 1/8" plywood, with the main fins being TTW to the motor mount. Nose cone was constructed from an ogive balsa cone with the distinctive canopy carved from a separate balsa block. Recovery system uses a 1/8" flat woven Kevlar shock cord epoxied to the motor mount and tied to a large screw eye in the nose cone shoulder. Either a 24" or 30" spherachute is used based on the field conditions. Rocket is finished in a silver metallic paint with the usual outstanding vinyl decals provided by StickerShock.
| Flight Date: | 2019-07-30 |
| Rocket Name: | 2.70x Upscale Wolverine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Wolverine {Kit} (816) [1973-1979] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | G53-7 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,430 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 4.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | NARAM 61 |
Great flight! Nice straight, high boost. Lost sight of it in the wispy clouds, heard the ejection charge go off. Many folks on the flight line had eyes on it. Good chute release event at 500', short walk, grass landing, no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech G53FJ-7 |
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