This is my third Public Missles Ltd. rocket, and my first attempt at high power staging. It has phenolic body tubes and "G-10" fiberglass fins. The kit I bought was fully fiberglassed. It has the Close Proximity Recovery system that requires an altimeter. I'm using a ROCKETMAN R4C and R3C parachutes. I am also using 5/8" tubular Kevlar® in place of the nylon straps and elastic shock cords.
Dia: 2.560"; Length: 90"; Wt.: 82 oz.; Motor (1): 38mm in each stage
Recommended motors:
Status: Active
| Flt | Date | Motor | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | 4/15/00 | H242-T | Single-stage. Nice flight. RRC2 reported 1393 feet. |
| 2) | 6/10/00 | H242-T/H123-W | Two-stage attempt. Top stage failed to ignite. Chutes all deployed. RRC2 reported 531 feet. |
| 3) | 7/15/00 | I357-T/H123-W | Two-stage attempt. Top stage failed to ignite as timer failed to arm. Chutes all deployed. RRC2 reported 1069 feet. |
| 4) | 7/15/00 | I357-T/H123-W | Another two-stage attempt. Top stage failed to ignite, lost timer section. Chutes all deployed. RRC2 reported 1069 feet. |
| 5) | 5/18/02 | I211-W | Single-stage. Nice flight, but nose cone separated at ejection. RRC2 reported 3972 feet. |
Pictures
The Thunder 'N' Lightning before its first launch. 4/15/00.
The Thunder 'N' Lightning on a H242-T. 4/15/00.
