Philip Wentz's Page

AKA: Jackball74

Favorite Rockets: V-2, Der V-3, Athena (2026), D.A.R.T.

Biography:

I'm a BAR who got back into the game after a two-decade hiatus. 

RocketReviews.com Pages:


   

2017-05-08

Phil Wentz - Fleet Pics

Photograph


Estes Athena


   

2015-08-17

Scratch Nike Phoenix (Scratch)

Review

After the second launch of my Estes Firestorm, the rocket became tangled in a tree upon descent. Because the tree was on the edge of a clearing and was hanging from a small branch, I attempted to get it back. This spanned a few weeks and involved everything from trying to snag it with an ... [More]

   

2015-08-16

Estes Magician (Kit)

Review

The Estes Magician is a Skill Level 3 kit that features a clear payload section and is powered by C11, D and E engines. A tall rocket, it measures 33 1/2 inches from end to end. Components The kit has a main body tube topped by a narrower payload section. Components are as ... [More]

   

2015-07-30

Estes Athena (2026) (Kit)

Review

The Athena is an Estes Skill Level 1 kit produced during the '90s that utilized a plastic fin unit and nosecone. My Athena, originally, built in 1990, was the first craft I launched after a long hiatus from rocketry.  Components The components are as follows: BT-50 ... [More]

   

2015-07-25

Estes Firestorm (Kit)

Review

One of several ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) kits offered by Estes, the Firestorm is a great rocket for beginners as well as those looking for a quick-building craft to use at small fields. Its fins are reminiscent of a Nike sounding rocket, giving it a sturdy and utilitarian look. It can also ... [More]

   

2014-06-12

Firestorm

Flight

Launch rod was angled west into the wind; rocket weathercocked and became caught in a tree during descent. - C6-5 - Durbin Crossing [More]

   

Firestorm

Flight

Rocket lifted off quickly from the pad and arced west. Parachute deployed and rocket touched down just a few yards away from the pad. - C6-5 - Durbin Crossing [More]

   

2000-01-01

Album - Phil Wentz - Fleet Pics


   

Philip Wentz