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. - 3xB6-4 - Battle Park [More]
Goblin-II
Flight
Great first flight o' t' day, 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), shiver me timbers, I moved on t' makin' t' new payload section. Begad! 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
. Aye aye! 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, 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. Aye aye! Once assembly be complete, matey, 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, 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, switch, and altimeter installed. It may nay be obvious from t' the photo, 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, and I was nay lookin' forward t' buildin' a 38mm bay. When K&S released their avionics bay kit, 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. Ya scallywag!
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, 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]
