Stock build purchased built & used off Ebay...will modify. Of note is that I had built one of my own a year ago, but forgot to attach the clear fins (too many rockets grabbed that day). No fins was a big mistake, but resulted in a hilarious flight as R2 swirled around the pad, crashed head first into snow and then did a firey explosive discharge from his butt...even the chute and lines were on fire for a bit! Has been repaired and will fly again, but first I'll modify this used one since it's already beat up and I can do more testing on it.
*UPDATE* - Modified with small kevlar anchor cord and 1/4" x 36" Estes shock cord and finally got a successful flight.
| Flight Date: | 2015-02-22 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Star Wars R2-D2 |
| Kit Name: | Estes - R2-D2 {Kit} |
| Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
| Motors: | C6-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 250 Feet |
| Actual Altitude: | 200 Feet |
R2 flew up at an angle...seems a bit unstable, but was able to gain enough height. Ejection charge blew shock cord off of main R2 Unit and pop-pod came down fine with chute. Luckily R2 landed in the snow on its head and was also fine. I purchased this rocket used off ebay and the shock cord was of some concern since it was so thin and not new, but I figured I should at least try it first before replacing/improving, so now I know. I'll likely replace with kevlar anchored to the R2 and elastic attached to the pod.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-3 |
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