This was my first D motor rocket. I really dislike the two-piece plastic fins.
Dia: 1.84"; Length: 33.3"; Wt.: 5.6 oz.; Motor (1): 18mm
Recommended motor: D12-5, D12-7
Status: Damaged
| Flt | Date | Motor | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | 4/26/97 | D12-5 | My first D motor flight. |
| 2) | 4/26/97 | D12-5 | |
| 3) | 4/27/97 | D12-5 | Shock cord broke. No damage. |
| 4) | 5/29/97 | D12-5 | |
| 5) | 6/05/97 | D12-5 | Landed in tree. |
| 6) | 7/13/97 | D12-5 | Landed on neighbor's roof. |
| 7) | 8/07/97 | D12-5 | |
| 8) | 3/15/98 | D12-5 | Parachute opened late. |
| 9) | 4/09/98 | E15-7W | Nice flight, but parachute melted to shroud lines. Broke two fins on landing. Repaired. |
| 10) | 4/16/98 | D12-5 | Nice flight, but parachute stuck in the body. Broke two fins on landing, one in half. I'm not going to repair this. |
Pictures
Python on the launch pad.
Python taking off on a D12-5. 4/26/97.
Python on a E15-7W. 4/09/98.
