Cub Scout Launch - Hampstead, NH

My LOC EZI-65 takes off with the power of a G53 Sparky motor. Once again, I was asked by Jake Kirk to help with his local Cub Scouts with their annual rocket shoot which takes place right after their award ceremony. The troup likes me to come because I usually demo other types of rockets besides the standard Estes, Fliskits, and Quest rockets the kids fly. This year I brought a Hauppauge of unique rockets. Doug Gardei's Flights 13mm Monocopter A10-0T Estes Snitch D13-4W 24mm Monocopter E11-3J EZI-65 G53-6SK Thoy Phoenix G71-4R Fliskits Richer Recker 3x C11-3 Before the scouts came out to play, I decided to test launch the monocopter I brought to see how it will fly in the wind. I loaded it with an Estes A10-0T. When the launch button was pushed, instead of spinning off the launch pad, the motor detonated spectacularly. Shortly after the shotgun blast, the scouts were seen running out of the school. It was time to launch rockets! The scouts had priority launching their rockets, and between helping a few kids with getting their rocket ready and solving igniter problems, I launched five more rockets. My Estes Stitch was flown with an Aerotech D13 White Lightning load, which is easily my favorite motor to use in this rocket. The kids loved the loud crackling noise this motor makes. Then I flew my 24mm monocopter with an Aerotech E11-3 Blackjack motor, which impressed the scout masters. Next up was something special just for the scouts! I got out my specially made 38mm G Motor. This motor uses a cut down 38mm AMW motor, and a custom made nozzle carrier, which uses Aerotech’s disposable nozzles. The propellant is leftover AMW 38mm Skidmark grain that was casted when the 38mm loads were being developed. The grains were casted in their standard propellant tubes, which require a liner to use. The grain was cut into two shorter pieces, which give the motor max thrust at liftoff. The NAR test stand rated this motor as a 100 n/s G53, which is close to the specs I was looking for. This awesome spark producing G motor was placed into my LOC EZI-65, and after a 5 second countdown the EZI roared off the launch pad. The crowd loved the effect of the motor. There was a lot of noise, crackling, fire, and sparks. The next cool flight I did was my THOY Phoenix with an Aerotech G71-4 Red Line motor. This is a hard hitting motor with a brilliant red flame and loud roar, and easily lifted the heavy rocket off the pad. The ejection occurred on time, and the rocket landed gently within the field. The final flight I did for the scouts was my Fliskits Richer Recker which I flew with the traditional three C11-3 motors. Great flight but a couple of the fins got damaged on landing. Pictures :) Lots of fire, sparks, and smoke fly when the A10-0T motor in my monocopter desides to Cato. The damage to my monocopter and the split A10-0T casing. The beautiful spark effect that happens when a sparky motor ignites. My EZI approaches burnout of the G53 sparky motor. Liftoff of my THOY Phoenix with an Aerotech G71-4R motor. The Redline G Motor pushes my Phoenix skyward. Select Videos :) The A10-0T in my 13mm Monocopter catos. It sounds like a shot gun when the motor catos. My Estes Snitch takes off with the power of an Aerotech D13-7W motor. My 24mm Monocopter with an E11-3J motor. My EZI-65 takes off with one of my G53 Sparky motors. My Thoy Phoenix takes off with a G71-4 Redline motor. My Fliskits Richer Recker with three C11-3's. Return To The Top.