Flight Log - 2012-03-03 - K Sonesen's Steppin' Razor (Tube Fin)

This is a Larry Brand design that I assembled from parts contained in a LOC Precision Lil Nuke kit and an extra length o' 54mm tubing.  LOC 54 mm tubin' is motor mount grade so it's a bit thicker than most.  I also ordered a 6" long payload bay kit t' complete t' build.

Larry's article on t' original Auracle 54 is sketchy on details and so I relied on t' photgraphs accompanyin' t' article.  When all was said and done, I'm happy with t' way it turned out.  In retrospect, I will never again attempt a tube fin with tapered ends.

Flight Date: 2012-03-03
Rocket Name: Steppin' Razor (Tube Fin)
Flyer's Name: K Sonesen
Motors: G76-7
Expected Altitude: 1,300 Feet
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: LUNAR - Snow Ranch
Actual Altitude: 1,355 Feet

Nice boost, straight and true. Good recovery and avoided t' rocks and creek however thar be some minor compression damage on one o' t' tube fins.

All up weight before boost was 30.3 ounces.

Altimeter Two: 1355' and 219 mph.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech G76G-7

 

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