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The situation: I was into rockets after receiving my first Estes kit at age 10, which I launched in the back yard and never saw again. I progressed with mixed success until my early 20's when I discovered HPR and Certified L1 with a nice 4" kit called "Falcon" (manufacturer escapes me). Then I never launched another rocket since. Why? Because life comes at you fast! Now I am ready to re-enter the hobby thanks to the wealth of information out there like this forum and many YouTube channels. I intend to be patient, methodical, and to learn best practices as I go. Please feel free to make suggestions or give advice! This is a "training" build!
Why the Iris? I love the look of a four-fin rocket with classic styling. It is also very stable, not too big, easily modified, and very capable of good performance. It can take anything from an H to a J. Plus LOC has a great reputation.
Goals:
1. Join nearest Tripoli Prefect.
2. Hone construction techniques.
3. Learn best practices for everything from construction to recovery.
4. Certify Level 1 on maiden flight.
5. On-board video.
6. Document build and launch on Rocketry Forum.
7. Be patient. Enjoy the journey. No rushing to launch.
Modifications planned:
Aeropack 38mm to 3" aluminum finish tailcone retainer.
Avionics bay. (first time with any on-board electronics)
Dual-deploy and single-deploy capable.
Camera mounting.
Paint scheme:
As pictured but with a chrome paint for forward airframe and nose cone to match tailcone.
Planned motor hardware:
Cessaroni Pro38 Full Kit
Planned First Motor:
Cessaroni I-216 (I'm thinking a nice kick in the pants off the pad will help make for a stable flight)
Planned electronics:
Altimeters(s), tracker, camera.
Planned construction methods:
Fin can built outside airframe, seal avionics bay coupler with epoxy or CA, quality paint and finish.
01/31/2021 UPDATE: Still waiting on rocket and parts to be delivered.
Why the Iris? I love the look of a four-fin rocket with classic styling. It is also very stable, not too big, easily modified, and very capable of good performance. It can take anything from an H to a J. Plus LOC has a great reputation.
Goals:
1. Join nearest Tripoli Prefect.
2. Hone construction techniques.
3. Learn best practices for everything from construction to recovery.
4. Certify Level 1 on maiden flight.
5. On-board video.
6. Document build and launch on Rocketry Forum.
7. Be patient. Enjoy the journey. No rushing to launch.
Modifications planned:
Aeropack 38mm to 3" aluminum finish tailcone retainer.
Avionics bay. (first time with any on-board electronics)
Dual-deploy and single-deploy capable.
Camera mounting.
Paint scheme:
As pictured but with a chrome paint for forward airframe and nose cone to match tailcone.
Planned motor hardware:
Cessaroni Pro38 Full Kit
Planned First Motor:
Cessaroni I-216 (I'm thinking a nice kick in the pants off the pad will help make for a stable flight)
Planned electronics:
Altimeters(s), tracker, camera.
Planned construction methods:
Fin can built outside airframe, seal avionics bay coupler with epoxy or CA, quality paint and finish.
01/31/2021 UPDATE: Still waiting on rocket and parts to be delivered.
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