This is my Super-Duper Neon 29 as described in Larry Brand's recent Sport Rocketry article. I chose to scratch build this bird from LOC Precision tubing and parts rather than modifiying the Estes Super Neon XL to a High Power ready state. The colors used are Testor's Lime Ice and Testor's Purple-Licious and clear coated for a deep gloss. The custom vinyl was produced by Mark Hayes of Stickershock23. Motor retention is an Aeropack retainer system.
| Flight Date: | 2012-04-07 |
| Rocket Name: | Super-Duper Neon 29 |
| Flyer's Name: | K Sonesen |
| Motors: | F40-7 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,000 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | LUNAR - Snow Ranch |
| Actual Altitude: | 892 Feet |
This was the initial flight of my Super-Duper Neon 29 on an F40-7. I was expecting apogee to be somewhat over 1,000 feet. The boost was nice and straight. The cover was timed perfectly and the rocket drifted over the spectator area where it touched down gracefully about 10 feet in front of van parked near the flight line. No damage other than a few holes scorched in the TopFlight Lightweight chute.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech F40-7 |
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