This is a Larry Brand design that I assembled from parts contained in a LOC Precision Lil Nuke kit and an extra length of 54mm tubing. LOC 54 mm tubing is motor mount grade so it's a bit thicker than most. I also ordered a 6" long payload bay kit to complete the build.
Larry's article on the original Auracle 54 is sketchy on details and so I relied on the photgraphs accompanying the article. When all was said and done, I'm happy with the 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 the rocks and creek however there was some minor compression damage on one of the tube fins.
All up weight before boost was 30.3 ounces.
Altimeter Two: 1355' and 219 mph.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech G76G-7 |
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