Stewart32
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It was beautiful weather here in the Blugrass this weekend so I rounded up my son and neighborhood rocket buddy for some low power shots in the neighborhood park. We launched several models on of which was the Quest Flat Cat. I built this model last summer to enjoy boost gliders and try my hand at crafting foiled wings etc. This model has been launched several times and genrealy has performed quite well providing a pleasent experience. Before yesterdays flights I inspected all the models. I noticed that on this particular model the tell tale half round ding on the end of the body tube resulting from nose cone recoil from last summer. I replaced the shock cord since the old was one about to go as the individual rubber strands were showing. Since my rocket buddy was curious to see the glider perform and the winds were low we launced the Flat Cat on a C6-7. The long delay always makes for neat acrobatics. The glider boosted and separated from the pod without event. After an long exciting glide we went to retrive the pod. I was truly amazed when we found it because somehow the NC had inverted, and pierced the body tube like an arrow entering through the top opening. Remember, this is a streamer recovered device with the engine retained. I can't imagine how this happened. But realize that my new shock cord was way to short but the same length as the original.
Anybody else had this experience?
I hope to post a picture later today.
Anybody else had this experience?
I hope to post a picture later today.