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My kids wanted a glider in the rocket collection. So, taking the easily way out, I bought an Estes Tercel.
The 1st flight had the sustainer take it to a very nice height, and the glider looped its way back down. The folks at the DARS club were kind enough to help my son tweak in the glider for a better flight.
However, the next time out, we had two bad rocket flights.
Once, the sustainer went up and down and ejected only feet above the ground.
Another time, the sustainer drove the glider into the trees. The glider somehow returned to earth. The sustainer did not.
So, I need to fabricate another sustainer. I thought I'd upside the sustainer to handle standard A, B, and C motors, possibly using a standard Estes model like the Viking for the body tube, and nose cone.
Question 1. Will that work?
Question 2. If I do use a standard Estes Kit, should I leave any of the normal fins on the body tube of the sustainer. The original Tercel only had the connection for the glider on the sustainer.
I don't know "Jack" about gliders, and just want to have one for the kids to enjoy. Any help would be appreciated.
The 1st flight had the sustainer take it to a very nice height, and the glider looped its way back down. The folks at the DARS club were kind enough to help my son tweak in the glider for a better flight.
However, the next time out, we had two bad rocket flights.
Once, the sustainer went up and down and ejected only feet above the ground.
Another time, the sustainer drove the glider into the trees. The glider somehow returned to earth. The sustainer did not.
So, I need to fabricate another sustainer. I thought I'd upside the sustainer to handle standard A, B, and C motors, possibly using a standard Estes model like the Viking for the body tube, and nose cone.
Question 1. Will that work?
Question 2. If I do use a standard Estes Kit, should I leave any of the normal fins on the body tube of the sustainer. The original Tercel only had the connection for the glider on the sustainer.
I don't know "Jack" about gliders, and just want to have one for the kids to enjoy. Any help would be appreciated.