rbeckey
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On 07/29/04 I used two AT F21-6 motors for my Estes 1952 V2. I used the supplied ignitors, which worked perfectly. The first flight was faultless, and my new rail pad was the perfect platform. The rocket returned safely only about fifty yards from the pad after an amazing flight. The second F21 burst about half way up the rail ejecting the chute and blowing parts of the motor downward. Inspection revealed the case was cracked in pieces and the motor mount is shredded.
I will take pictures of what I could find later. I understand AT may replace the F21, but what about my shredded rocket? Those things cost $50 when you can find them, and I don't see how I could replace the MMT without destroying the rest of it. Its not like this was a 29/40-120 that might have been improperly assembled in the field.
I will take pictures of what I could find later. I understand AT may replace the F21, but what about my shredded rocket? Those things cost $50 when you can find them, and I don't see how I could replace the MMT without destroying the rest of it. Its not like this was a 29/40-120 that might have been improperly assembled in the field.