ThirstyBarbarian
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@Mr G and I obtained a built Polecat Thumper from @AHansom. 2 years ago, and we were finally able to fly it for our first time on March 5, 2022.
What a flight! This was the biggest rocket and biggest motor I’ve ever had a direct hand in flying. There was some heart-stopping drama with the recovery gear during the flight, but it turned out great.
The flight was at a LUNAR club launch at their Snow Ranch site, which is a really beautiful location.
Details:
Thanks @AHansom! It’s a fun rocket!
What a flight! This was the biggest rocket and biggest motor I’ve ever had a direct hand in flying. There was some heart-stopping drama with the recovery gear during the flight, but it turned out great.
The flight was at a LUNAR club launch at their Snow Ranch site, which is a really beautiful location.
Details:
- Polecat Thumper
- 35 pounds on the pad
- CTI K635 Redline
- 1,600 feet
- Apogee single deploy with motor backup
- 12-foot Spherachute
- Rocket carried a “skydiver”
Thanks @AHansom! It’s a fun rocket!