This is the sixth Aerotech rocket I built. It has four fins and some extra pieces that go on the body tube to make it look like a missle. It comes in a box, and has molded plastic fins with through-the-wall (and to the motor mount) fin mounting. There were no factory problems with the kit. I used CA throughout as per the instructions. Nothing wrong with this kit, but it is my least favorite Aerotech rocket - mainly a style issue.
Dia: 2.6"; Length: 32"; Wt.: 14 oz.; Motor (1): 29mm (or 24mm with included adaptor)
Status: Active
| Flt | Date | Motor | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | 8/22/97 | E18-4W | "Bonus" delay, almost pranged. Ejected the RMS 24/40 casing :( |
| 2) | 8/27/97 | F52-5T | Chute tangled in shock cord, didn't fully deploy. Minor body damage. |
| 3) | 8/31/97 | E18-4W | Nice flight, no problems. |
| 4) | 9/29/97 | E23-5T | Nice flight. |
| 5) | 1/04/98 | F40-7W | Nice flight. |
| 6) | 3/26/98 | F39-6T | Nice flight. |
| 7) | 4/02/98 | E16-4W | Underpowered, arced into wind, pranged. Soft dirt resulted in no damage. |
| 8) | 4/09/98 | G33-5J | Nice flight. Almost flew out of sight. |
| 9) | 4/16/98 | G54-10W | Nice flight. Delay a little long. |
| 10) | 4/23/98 | F39-6T | Nice flight. Delay a little long. |
| 11) | 5/13/98 | F39-6T | Nice flight and perfect delay. |
| 12) | 5/17/98 | F62-6T | Nice flight. |
| 13) | 5/25/98 | F62-6T | Nominal flight. |
| 14) | 10/24/98 | G75-6J | Nice flight, but shock cord broke. The nose cone and parachute drifted away, not recovered. Booster not damaged. Replaced the nose cone with the one from my destroyed Initiator. |
| 15) | 11/28/98 | G75-6J | Nice flight, but kicked out the 29/180 motor. |
| 16) | 1/30/99 | G75-6J | Nice flight, but the delay was a little short. |
| 17) | 6/10/00 | G38-7FJ | Nice flight. |
Pictures
The Wart-Hog.
The Wart-Hog after its prang. It was not harmed. 4/02/98.
The Wart-Hog on a G33-5J. 4/09/98.
