Estes Solar Flare - # 2401
SPECS:
Length: 27 in.
Diameter: .98 in.
Weight: 3.2 oz
Engine: Sustainer: A10-3T, Booster: B6-0, C6-0
Recovery: 12 in. Parachute
Features
Skill Level 2
Max Altitude: 800 feet
2-Stage Design
Payloader
Laser-cut Balsa Fins!
Water-slide Decals
Purchased 12/12/2013 from Estes Website @ 75 % off !
Photos
Arrived in good shape
The required parts shot!
The parts list and parts did not jive. I had 2 part Js (white), and only 1 part E (brown).
Altho, I did have all the parts needed to build the rocket. Thanks for the extra part J!
All centering rings drying
Sprayed 3 thick coats of white primer on balsa sheets and sanded smooth w 400 grit.
Used the Estes fin jig and super glue. Then fillets of Elmers.
YES, the pre-drilled vent hole is in the wrong spot - DAMN-IT!
Tied 400# Kevlar around upper engine mount 
Drilled vent hole in booster 
Recovery system: 400# Kevlar tied to 1/4 inch braided elastic 
Rust-oleum Gloss Sun Yellow #249092 - Paint + Primer, 2X coverage. Nose cone will get gloss black.
I got CA on payload tube "somehow". Crap! :(
Ready for launch! Weighing in at 86 grams exactly! (w 2 coats of Minwax Polycrylic - no chute or engine)
This is a beautiful rocket - can't wait to launch it!
Launches
April 4, 2014
2-Stage Launch: C6-0 to an A10 Engine - Maiden Launch! (I know, right?)
10 MPH winds
Bus Park Farmington
Rocket (I think) stuck on the rod a bit and veered off course by about 45* ! EEECK!!
Recovered in street w no damage to person or property!
The Flare did feel sticky when I lowered it down the rod.
The launch lugs need to be adjusted on the rocket before next flight!
Updated April 8, 2014
Huxley@xmission.com
