Flight Log - 2015-04-25 - Rick Barnes's Ram Jet

Stock build of a late '80s Ram Jet.  Recently refurbished and put back in flight rotation.  I'm planning on building a 2X (BT80) sized upscale soon, possibly a 3X (4") to follow.

Recent flight on 10/5 popped a fin, but that's now (re)repaired.  Ram Jet is ready to go once again.

UPDATE: winter of 2015 saw significant reconditioning of this rocket.  Fins were removed, straightened, and epoxy filleted, everything heavily sanded, repainted, and new decals were applied.  Now metallic yellow to match its 2X upscale that was built at the same time.  First flight out of dry dock was a drag race between the two.  Successful flights and recoveries without damage all around.

Flight Date: 2015-04-25
Rocket Name: Ram Jet
Kit Name: Estes - Ram Jet {Kit} (1994) [1988-1991]
Flyer's Name: Rick Barnes
Motors: B6-4
Launch Site: Torrey Farm, Potter, NY
Actual Altitude: 540 Feet

Great flight, drag race against my upscaled Ram Jet

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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