Gene Wolski's Page
Location: Richmond, VA
Certification Level: L2 TRA/NAR
Club Memberships: NAR (VRS); TRA Central VA #25
RocketReviews.com Pages:
2016-10-29
Curious George
Flight
Altimeter One and Chute Release OK - G60-8 - Battle Park [More]
Goblin-II
Flight
Altimeter One - B6-4 - Battle Park [More]
Orzel
Flight
Altimeter One and Chute Release tangle - H180-8 - Battle Park [More]
Delta Flyin' Saucer 24mm
Flight
Drag race with Quest SPEV Saucer - D12-0 - Battle Park [More]
2015-12-12
Der Dark Max
Flight
Great first flight - boosted into t' wind and recovered near t' pads. Begad! - 3xB6-4 - Battle Park [More]
Goblin-II
Flight
Great first flight o' t' day, me hearties, as usual! - B4-4 - Battle Park [More]
Orzel
Flight
Awesome flight - loved t' pink flame! - J316-ALT - Battle Park [More]
2015-11-15
Cherokee-F
Flight
F40-7 - Battle Park [More]
Goblin-II
Flight
- B6-4 - Battle Park [More]
2014-11-08
Goblin-II
Flight
Great flight! - B6-4 - Battle Park [More]
2014-03-08
Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special - First Flight
Build Entry
T' Bobcat Special finally flew at Battle Park on 3/2/2014. I used an Aerotech I245G reload in at 38/480 case and 38mm Reload Adapter System with one spacer. For ejection charges, I used Quest Q2G2 igniters and black powder in t' Blastcaps. I topped off each with a bit o' ... [More]
2012-10-09
Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special - Finished t' avionics bay!
Build Entry
Finally finished t' avionics bay and installed t' Adept22 usin' mountin' hardware from Adept. I also used their wirin' harness but customized t' deployment charge ends. One end goes directly t' a terminal block and t' other goes t' a quick disconnect wire. T' altimeter ... [More]
2012-04-28
Leviathan
Rocksim Design
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2012-04-19
Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special - New payload section
Build Entry
With t' avionics bay mostly complete (I'll come back t' t' altimeter sled and wirin' in another post), I moved on t' makin' t' new payload section. I started by measurin' t' shoulder on both t' nose cone and t' avionics bay. Don't forget t' include your eyebolt/attachment point in t' ... [More]
2012-04-17
Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special - Avionics Bay
Build Entry
Since t' rest o' t' rocket was scratch built, I decided t' make me own avionics bay. I used t' following:
LOC 3" airframe (2" section) for t' switch band
LOC 3" tube coupler (8" total) for t' avionics bay body
LOC 3" tube coupler (7 5/8") for reinforcement
LOC 3" ... [More]
2012-04-15
Rocksim for dual deploy Bobcat Special
Rocksim Design
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Dual deploy conversion for Bobcat Special
. Build
When I originally built t' Bobcat Special, I planned t' eventually convert it t' dual deployment. This build steps through t' conversion process.
Bobcat Special - single deploy version prior t' conversion:
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2012-03-16
RockSim for Kookaburra
Rocksim Design
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Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Nose cone & finishing
Build Entry
Last but nay least, arrr, I cut a small hole in t' nose cone shoulder and dropped in a 3/16" nut which I used t' secure t' eyebolt. I added a couple o' drips o' epoxy into t' hole t' secure t' nut. Once assembly be complete, I painted t' rocket usin' Krylon gray primer followed by two coats ... [More]
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Booster section
Build Entry
I started with t' booster section by dry fittin' t' motor tube, centerin' rings, fins, arrr, and tailcone retainer. Once I validated t' spacing, I marked (usin' a fin markin' guide printed from VCP) and cut t' fin slots usin' a fresh #11 hobby blade and a metal straight edge. I performed ... [More]
2012-03-15
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Completed Avionics Bay
Build Entry
Here's t' completed avionics bay with battery, matey, switch, me hearties, and altimeter installed. It may nay be obvious from t' the photo, shiver me timbers, but I enlarged one o' t' static vents slightly t' allow a slim screwdriver t' be used t' turn t' switch on & off. Also clearly visible (near t' #2 in blue ... [More]
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Component Listing
Build Entry
LOC 38mm nose cone
Stainless steel eyebolt (3/16")
LOC 38mm airframe (payload section)
K&S 38mm avionics bay (includes switch and 9v battery connector)
LOC 38mm airframe (booster section)
LOC 29mm motor tube
LOC 29mm-38mm centerin' rings
GLR 29mm ogive tailcone ... [More]
2012-03-14
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket
. Avast, me proud beauty! Build
I had already converted me 4" BSD Horizon for dual deployment and successfully flew it for me Level 2 certification. I wanted t' build a smaller diameter dual deployment rocket that could fly on G motors, so I fired up RockSim and started designing. I chose 38mm since I had most o' t' ... [More]
Kookaburra - scratch built 38mm dual deploy rocket - Avionics Bay
Build Entry
T' real key t' this project was t' avionics bay from K&S. I'd already scratch built several avionics bays, shiver me timbers, and I be nay lookin' forward t' buildin' a 38mm bay. When K&S released their avionics bay kit, me hearties, this project jumped into high gear! Below is a picture o' t' ... [More]
2012-03-12
Public Missiles Endeavour (Kit)
Review
4" Quantum tube version o' t' PML Endeavour configured for dual deployment.
Components
PML Endeavour Kit (Quantum Tube version)
Add-ons
PML 54mm motor tube (17")
PML centerin' rin' (4" t' 54mm)
PML 4" bulkhead plates and coupler bulkhead plates (2 each)
LOC ... [More]
2012-01-18
Piratarium 18mm Model Rocket Motor Retainer (Kit)
Review
This review covers both t' 24mm motor retainer and 18/24mm motor adaptor.
Components
T' 24mm motor retainer is a two piece anodized aluminum assembly consistin' o' a base and a screw on cap. T' motor adaptor includes two pieces as well - t' adaptor body and a retainer ... [More]
2011-12-10
Fish Out o' Water
Rocksim Design
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2011-10-21
BSD High Power Rocketry Horizon (Kit)
Review
BSD Horizon (4") with 38mm motor mount. I flew this rocket stock for me Level 1, and I later modified it t' use dual deployment for me Level 2. Ahoy!
Components
BSD Rocketry Horizon (4" diameter) with 38mm motor mount and G-10 fins
Components:
Nose cone
Payload ... [More]
2011-10-19
Wildman Rocketry Drago (Kit)
Review
T' Drago is a 54mm all fiberglass, arrr, 3FNC rocket with a 29mm motor mount. I plan t' fly it with a variety o' G and H motors.
Components
Kit includes:
Fiberglass airframe (36" long)
Fiberglass nose cone and bulk plate
29mm motor tube (10" long)
Fiberglass ... [More]
