Published: | 2010-11-13 |
Diameter: | 1.18 inches |
Manufacturer: | Apogee Components |
Skill Level: | 2 |
Style: | Sport |
The following excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry". The intention is to allow guests to get a basic feeling about a kit. We strongly suggest that you get a copy of the referenced Sport Rocketry and read the entire article. Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. For more information, use the two links above.
(Sport Rocketry - May/June 2001 - page 37 - by Greg Elder)
"This model rocket-size bird can fly on a wide range of motors, from a D12
to a G80."
"On an F10 motor, it can achieve an altitude of over one mile."
"With a G80 motor, the aspire can reach speeds exceeding Mach-1."
"...kit includes a 29mm body tube, balsa nose cone, laser cut balsa fins,
heavy Kevlar shock cord materials, a long Mylar streamer, components for a 24mm
motor adaptor, and a water-slide decal."
"Five pages of easy to read, clearly illustrated instructions come with
the kit."
"Construction...is very straightforward."
"An optional 29mm motor thrust ring may be glued in..."
"A 1/4" diameter launch lug is used..."
"The nose cone has a pre-drilled hole in the bottom."
"An Estes-style paper shock cord mount is used to attach the...Kevlar®
..."
"The long (2" x 56") silver Mylar streamer is tied to the shock
cord."
"The maiden flight of my Aspire was with a D12-5...very straight boost and
almost out-of-sight altitude."
"The only drawback with the streamer is that the rocket seemed to come in
very fast and it broke one fin upon landing."
Overall the article explained some of the build techniques recommended by Apogee and that the rocket did seem versatile.
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