Taking the dive

[John A. WilkeParticipant]

Just to add clarity to Tony’s post – that long section in the upper photo above is the MOTOR.

The “up” part of that boost was very cool. Unfortunately, at about T+30 someone on the flight line fired up a transmitter that was the same frequency as Tony’s… and the party was over. Hence the reason this rocket is being stored outdoors in the Nevada desert instead of in Tony’s shop.

That was an epic boost. I watched it from a few miles out. It sure held together nicely. You know Tony, it may have never come down 😀 Perhaps it burned up during re-entry?

[greywolves]

Tony,

😯 , very impressive sir. I mean holy #$%@ WOW!

[Anonymous]

I still think about that flight. I would love to know how high it went, the thrust curve of the motor and how my constructtion held up.

Is that to much to ask? Hopefully some day it will turn up.

Tony

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