Aerolite's Fleet

In my previous post I mentioned that I already had a small fleet of rockets and promised to post pictures of them.  Here is what I currently have (more to come).

The first rocket I had commissioned. It is a small model rocket that I used to familiarize myself with the construction and finishing techniques.

The Aerolite 2.  This was my second rocket.  Sadly, it did not make it past its maiden voyage. Bon Voyage! *meow*

The Eliminator.  This rocket was not particularly stable.  I should have added more weight to the nose before flying, but it still made it home safe.

The Testudo.  The Testudo was a great rocket! It lifted off slowly and ejected right at apogee.  A stunning launch and a nice recovery.

These three rockets were recently constructed for me.  I still need to finish them, but I had them commissioned to hone my construction technique.  The one with attached wooden structures came in over 40 pieces.  Lining up 8 fins for the pod rocket was also quite a challenge.  I will post photos when Zephyr finishes their paint jobs.

 The rocket above is the flagship of my fleet.  I became well versed with cardboard rockets and wanted to take my rockets to the next level.  The Zombie is a high powered rocket modeled after a Black Brant II sounding rocket and is made completely out of fiberglass.  It uses a 38mm engine that range between H and J motors.  For a recovery system, it uses a 30 inch nylon parachute. 

The Zombie dwarfs Aerolite1 (pictured right above).  I still need to paint the Zombie, which will get neon green fins and a black body.

*note: The letters H and J used above reference the average impulse of the motor.  Hobby rockets use A through E motors.  With each letter increase (i.e. A to B), the impulse doubles.
 

The engine retainer, which holds in the motor during the ejection charge.

The business end that hold the motor!

 This is the state of my fleet currently.  I will add more pictures as the unfinished rockets get painted and more are constructed.  I will be the first feline to officially be high power certified if the launch of the Zombie goes well of February 4th.  I'll be sure to keep you posted.


I leave you with a video of a comparable rocket being launched. *meow* Felines in space in no time!