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: | 2011-04-09 |
| Rocket Name: | Steppin' Razor (Tube Fin) |
| Flyer's Name: | K Sonesen |
| Motors: | G40-7W |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,000 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SARG - Amoruso Field |
| Actual Altitude: | 1,200 Feet |
I'd never flown on a G40 before and was very pleased with the performance. The boost was vigorous and straight. My choice of a 30" Topflight parachute came back and bit me as the Thermal God (Hung) carried my rocket for almost a mile before touching down.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kosdon G40-7 |
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