One of my early TLP builds. Used kevlar shock cord; however I later replaced with elastic since it snapped (one I used was too thin/fragile).
Flight Date: | 2015-08-15 |
Rocket Name: | TLP AGM-65B Maverick |
Kit Name: | The Launch Pad - Maverick {Kit} [?-?] |
Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
Motors: | D12-3 |
Expected Altitude: | 400 Feet |
Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
Launch Site: | Friend's Launch Site (Park) |
Actual Altitude: | 350 Feet |
Not a great flight - rocket flew at a slight angle up towards track at other end of the park and shock cord broke on ejection and parts came down separately, but body was flat, so minimal damage*. Rocket must've looked too dangerous since policeman drove by to check on us due to reports called in. He was cool though and said we can just continue after asking a few questions. I'll likely replace broken cord with estes rubber shock cord and tri-fold. Still, I like the rocket and think it looks very cool and nice small park flier on D12-3s.
*Damage was one of the small bottom fins cracked at the glue joint; however of note is that this same fin was broken off earlier when kids visiting threw a ball at the rocket and knocked it off a table onto the floor.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Estes D12-3 |