Estes Satellite Interceptor - # 3027

Satellite Interceptor
Instructions
 
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Launches (updated 4/4/2014)
SPECS:    
	Length: 22.25"   
	Diameter: .98"
	Fin Span: 5.5"  (14 cm)
	Weight: 2.3 oz  (65 g)
	Engines: B4-4 (first flight), B6-4, C6-5
	Recovery: 12" Parachute



Features
	Skill Level 2
	Max Altitude: 950 feet!
	(Way) Cool Futuristic Design!
	Laser-cut Balsa Fins!
	"Highly Detailed Waterslide Decals!"
	Purchased 4/15/2012 from Hobby Inc




 


Photos


 
Packaging:

 

 
The required parts shot!

 

 
Engine mount w Kevlar and elastic:

 

 
Used Gorilla wood glue throughout the build:

 

 
55 grams (1.9 oz) built: 2 coats of Minwax Polycrylic, no engine, parachute:

 

 
Verified: Rocket is 55 grams built - including clear coat, no engine or parachute tho.
 

 

 

Launches


Oct 18, 2013
A8-3 Engine - Maiden Flight
5 MPH winds
Bus Park (Farmington)
 

 
Short flight to about 75-100 feet! Chute opened 2-3 seconds after apogee.
 

 


 
April 4, 2014
C6-3 Engine
10 MPH winds
Bus Park Farmington
 

 

 


 

 

Updated April 8, 2014
 
Huxley@xmission.com