I'm a rebar, returning to the hobby after an absence of over 15 years. Hoping to certify Level 1 and 2 quickly. Initially, I searched for a kit that would allow me to certify L1 and L2 using the same rocket. That lead me to building a Madcow Cowabunga 4" diameter rocket. I'm pleased with the kit, though it's clear that my building skills are "rusty" to say the least.
Along the way, I learned a lot--and in hindsight, I'd have probably chosen another rocket.
There would seem to be demand for rockets that met the following criteria:
1.) Easy to build.
2.) Highly stable.
3.) Indestructible or close to it.
4.) Dual Deploy capability.
The closest kit that I've found so far is the Hawk Mountain Industries Transonic rocket. It's made from fiberglass, uses the Acme Fiberglass fin can, and has a stability of about 9 calibers. However, it has some serious negatives too. The biggest issue being that it's a nearly minimum diameter rocket, so it's going to go fast and high. Staying under the waiver might be a concern, as well as recovery.
Is anyone aware of a large diameter, fiberglass rocket that uses a fin can? Low, slow, and indestructible would seem like a rocket kit that would be much in demand for people looking to certify at various levels.
Along the way, I learned a lot--and in hindsight, I'd have probably chosen another rocket.
There would seem to be demand for rockets that met the following criteria:
1.) Easy to build.
2.) Highly stable.
3.) Indestructible or close to it.
4.) Dual Deploy capability.
The closest kit that I've found so far is the Hawk Mountain Industries Transonic rocket. It's made from fiberglass, uses the Acme Fiberglass fin can, and has a stability of about 9 calibers. However, it has some serious negatives too. The biggest issue being that it's a nearly minimum diameter rocket, so it's going to go fast and high. Staying under the waiver might be a concern, as well as recovery.
Is anyone aware of a large diameter, fiberglass rocket that uses a fin can? Low, slow, and indestructible would seem like a rocket kit that would be much in demand for people looking to certify at various levels.