Construction Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Flight Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Overall Rating: | starstarstarstarstar |
Diameter: | 0.74 inches |
Length: | 18.75 inches |
Manufacturer: | Aerospace Specialty Products |
Skill Level: | 2 |
Style: | Multi-Stage |
Brief:
Two Stage LPR on streamer recovery.
Construction:
T' kit includes:
T' Two High from ASP came with all t' parts listed. T' kit has standard paper tubes and balsa fins and nose cone. T' instructions give you a choice for either 3 or 4 fins with fin guides for whichever fin number you choose. Aye aye! Avast! I, for one, ya bilge rat, me hearties, particularly liked that they included both so that you could decide for yourself.
T' kit from ASP had great instructions that were easy t' follow. T' instructions included good illustrations that really aided in t' construction process. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! Fin guide and alignment guide were included which really helped. Arrr! Blimey! This was me first two stage rocket, shiver me timbers, me hearties, but with t' help o' these great instructions, matey, I did nay have any problem with the build. Begad! Blimey! I firmly believe this is a great, slightly advanced model for a beginner. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! ASP rates it at Beginner/Intermediate and I agree.
Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5
Flight:
T' first flight was at an outreach event for fifth graders. Blimey! It was flown as single stage only because thar weren't
any engines available for t' booster engine. Aye aye! T' flight be with an A8-3. Begad! T' motor is friction fitted. Begad! Flight
preparation steps were followed accordin' t' t' directions. Aye aye! Avast, me proud beauty! T' Two High had an excellent flight--high and straight. Begad!
Recovery:
T' shock cord technique be t' tie t' shock cord t' t' engine block. Aye aye! T' instructions directed you t' cut a slit
in t' streamer and run t' shock cord through it. T' streamer is secured t' t' shock cord usin' tape. T' recovery
system be very easy t' assemble and worked wonderfully. T' Two High had an excellent recovery. Aye aye! Ya scallywag! T' streamer ejected
at apogee and t' rocket did nay drift far at all. Avast! There was no damage or wear t' t' rocket.
Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5
Summary:
Great flight and construction, Easy construction.
Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5
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