Custom mod of ACME Spitfire for Break-away action. Fun build! Each section of the rocket "Breaks Apart" and is attached to a Kevlar line. I've also made it so that the launch rod fits right through the middle of the rocket rather than outside launch lugs/standoffs.
3/20/15 - Added Chenille Stem Wile E. Coyote as a finishing touch. Not bad for my first try at "pipe cleaner art" if I say so myself! :)
| Flight Date: | 2015-03-21 |
| Rocket Name: | *Break-Apart* ACME Spitfire (Custom Mod) |
| Kit Name: | FlisKits - A.C.M.E. Spitfire {Kit} (SP007) |
| Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
| Motors: | C11-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 250 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Actual Altitude: | 300 Feet |
Wile E. Coyote had a good launch up at Road Runner speed; however rocket self-destructed after apogee and came down in pieces (as scripted). This time both streamers came out and rocket landed in the snow. Wile E. was unhurt and still holding on with a look of shock on his face after having survived such chaos. One of the rocket fins partially tore off the base...it was the trouble fin which doesn't meet the bottom of the rocket (I'll have to strengthen that one even more...likely with braces or brackets). Still, I'd consider this one a success and an awful lot of fun. I was finally able to launch Wile E. Coyote up on a crazy rocket, have it break apart and come back down in pieces. :)
Side note is that C11-3 had ejection a bit longer after apogee than I would like since rocket was heading downwards for a few seconds before ejection charge, allowing more descent speed to build up...D12-3 sounds like it would be best for this rocket.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C11-3 |
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