Original Kit Name: Fatboy
Current Status: ready to fly
Repairs: sheetwood fin stabilizer added, plastic fin stabilizer added, parachute replaced numerous times, nylon chute added, extra shock cord added for chute, epoxy on one fin
Original Engine Specs: 16mm recommended B-C Estes engine
Current Engine Specs: 24mm D Estes engine or Aerotech E engine
Parachute(s) Diameter: 20'' vinyl
Modifications: 24mm motor, 20'' parachute
Origin of Name: Something John used to say repeatively
Number of Flights: 16
Engine Flight Record: D,D,D,D,B,D,D,D,D,D,D,D,D,D,D,D
Story: I built this rocket in 8th grade Science class. I thought it was incredibly underpowered so I made it twice as powerful by cutting the engine mount tube open to accomidate for a 24mm motor. I then cut the motor mount rings wider so that the motor mount would fit. I got an A on this. Pretty sweet. I have modified and repaired it alot. I don't know how many times I have had to add or replace a parachute. Blasted fins keep coming loose. Especially the one that isn't glued to the motor tube becuase there is a big space there where the motor tube is spread apart. As you can tell from this picture I could concievably fly a Pepsi or any other soft drink in to the upper atmosphere. That would be better than throwing them. Right Jeff?
