First launch for me today was the new, New Way BLADE RUNNER with a B6-4.
Straight and stable to 250'. Not too high considering the drag of the blade fins. A good start to a windy day. Check out the launch rods angled to the East.
Many experienced flyers have never seen a MicroMaxx model.
This is the ASP SANDIA SANDHAWK using a 1/8A MMX motor. Compare it's size, next to the girth of the Estes MAV.
While I cautioned how fast these are, this one was easy to follow through ejection and touchdown. The small chrome Mylar streamer made recovery easy. Estimated altitude was 75'.
My new dog -
This was Dakota's first rocket launch - she did great!
A little startled by the first loud composite motor boost. After a few LPR launches the "whooosh" didn't phase her!
Dakota can be skittish around people she doesn't know. She warmed up to some (patient) new friends.
A Summer blog build,
The Estes MINI BOMARC first flight with an A10-3t.
Some "coning" during boost, but overall as stable as a winged rocket gets. I would estimate the altitude to be 100'. Full 8" chute and no damage.
Another Summer build -
The downscale (BT-50 based) AMRAMM was based on the Estes kit and information from the Alway book.
A B6-4 got it to 350' with a straight boost. If I remember correctly, a half ounce of clay weight compensated for the forward fins.
Winds were up to 15 mph - lots of open chutes drifted to the West.
I don't think any models were lost, the AMRAAM landed too close to the small pond on the property. It's closer to the marsh than the picture shows.
Four up, four recovered with no damage.
I had hoped to launch the LTV Scout and Centuri Skylab - it was too windy to risk those rare birds.
Gorgeous pup!
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