Estes Alien Space Probe

This is a modified out-of-production Estes kit. I fiberglassed the body tube and balsa fins with one layer of 2 oz. fiberglass cloth, and put in a 24mm motor mount instead of the 18mm. I used carbon fiber tubes instead of the wooden dowels for the legs.

Dia: 2.6"; Length: 28"; Wt: 7.8 oz ; Motor (1): 24mm (stock 18mm)
Recommended motor: D12-3, F24-7W
Status: Active.

Flt Date Motor Comments
1) 10/14/00 D12-3 Nice flight. Chute stuck in body tube, minimal damage.
2) 10/14/00 F24-7W Stuck on the launch rod. An interesting static burn. Cracked one of the carbon fiber legs.
3) 10/14/00 F24-7W Angled off rod, delay way too long. No damage.
4) 10/26/00 D12-3 Nice flight. Chute stuck in body tube again.
5) 10/26/00 E18-4W Stuck on rod, then came off at an angle and powered into the ground. Minimal damage.
6) 4/12/03 F24-7W Nice flight. Chute stuck in body tube, no damage.
7) 4/12/03 F24-7W Nice flight. Everything worked right for a change.
8) 6/14/03 F24-7W Nice flight.
9) 6/14/03 E18-4W Nice flight.
10) 7/12/03 F24-7W Nice flight.
11) 7/12/03 F24-7W Nice flight.
12) 4/24/04 D12-3 Chute stuck in body tube, no damage.
13) 4/24/04 F24-4W Nice flight. Broke a leg off on landing.

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