Aerocon Systems - FFR VL-1 The FlippiFin

Aerocon Systems - FFR VL-1 The FlippiFin Kit

Aerocon Systems FFR VL-1 The FlippiFin By Frank G. Whitby
Brief: Flippifin is an unusual tube-launched, folding fin rocket. Construction: The kit comes with all of the elements to construct the rocket. The key element is the lightweight steel folding fin assembly that derives from a surplus military flare. The plastic nosecone will require added weight to offset the relatively heavy fin unit on this lightweight model rocket, so the kit ...
Aerocon Systems FFR VL-1 The FlippiFin By Kevin Trojanowski
The FlippiFin is a unique design that uses a surplus spring-loaded military flare fincan. When loaded into its launch tube, the curved fins are flat against the body. When the rocket exits the tube, the springs pop the fins out, providing stabilization. Picture courtesy of Aerocon Most of the parts for the FlippiFin are your standard rocket fare: a body tube, plastic nosecone, ...
Aerocon Systems FFR VL-1 The FlippiFin By David Reese
Brief: Unique tube-launched rocket with folding military surplus fin can. Construction: I had always wanted a FlippiFin -- the concept seemed interesting. I got one for my birthday a year ago, and only recently got around to building it. The components were basic Estes (plastic nose cone, paper body tube), with the exception of the recovery system and the unique folding fin can, ...