Philip Wentz's PageAKA: 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.
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Estes Athena
2015-08-17Scratch 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]
2015-08-16Estes 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]
2015-07-30Estes 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]
2015-07-25Estes 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]
2014-06-12Firestorm 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]
2000-01-01Album - Phil Wentz - Fleet Pics
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