Custom mod of ACME Spitfire for Break-away action. Fun build! Each section of the rocket "Breaks Apart" and is attached to a Kevlar line. I've also made it so that the launch rod fits right through the middle of the rocket rather than outside launch lugs/standoffs.
3/20/15 - Added Chenille Stem Wile E. Coyote as a finishing touch. Not bad for my first try at "pipe cleaner art" if I say so myself! :)
| Flight Date: | 2015-03-06 |
| Rocket Name: | *Break-Apart* ACME Spitfire (Custom Mod) |
| Kit Name: | FlisKits - A.C.M.E. Spitfire {Kit} (SP007) |
| Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
| Motors: | D12-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 500 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Actual Altitude: | 500 Feet |
First test flight of Custom Break-apart ACME Spitifire. Ran out of C11s, so had to go for D12-3. Lift-off was absolutely beautiful and as straight as one could want. Ejection right at apogee (what a beautiful sight!) and rocket broke apart as hoped and started to descend nose first. There is a lot of weight in the forward section, so this was expected. Descent was at a good rate...maybe a tad faster than I'd like, but understandable given a pointed nose cone. Landed about 50ft from pad. Post-flight inspection shows fins on the landing side had ripped some of the paper shroud and was a bit lose. WIll need to either strengthen the shroud or tear apart and have TTWF (Through The Wall Fins) and/or may also add a small chute since there seems to be too much nose weight and a chute would allow the bottom section to land on the base first. Still love this rocket project!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-3 |
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