That Centuri C6-7 engine is from the early 1970s. It was in storage in the cool, dry humidity of Northern California up until two years ago.
Some may cringe at the idea of flying an old engine - but why not!
There's no streamer on this rocket, it's just (as they used to call it) "Featherweight Recovery". The engine ejects and the rocket falls "harmlessly" to earth.
I know, why would you spend so much time on a rocket you're just going to lose? Compared to most, this isn't an involved build. I figure I'd give it a good send off.
I'm also in Northern CA, If you know of good launch sites from the Bay Area to Sacramento - please post.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Hi Scott.
ReplyDeleteI know there is a group that flys at Moffett Field near Santa Clara, CA
You might try an Email to this vendor at their contact page for info:
http://bayarearocketry.com/
Here's the link to the NAR club listings:
http://nar.org/NARseclist.php
Good luck!