U.S. Rockets Piston Stager
I'll be adding my own comments on construction and flying of this kit over the next several weeks. I'll also try and keep the construction notes updated with quick cam shots of the progress. Untill then I'll just reiterate some of the information on this kit.
Large Sport Series
EXCLUSIVE piston boosted upper stage!!
Length: 74"
Diameter: 2.25" / 1"
Weight: 0.88 / 0.11 lb
Drag: 0.65 / 0.45
CP: 47.5/20.5" from nose
Skill Level: 4
Assembly Time: 12 hours (estimated) ? hours (actual)
Motors: 1-54mm, 1-29mm or 3-24mm * 24mm Sustainer
(As listed on the box)
- Interchangable motor mounts
- Piston boosted upper stage
- Pre-cup wood fins and rings
- Quick change motor mount
- Takes any length motor!
- Heavy duty construction
- Cluster or Single motor
- Illustrated instructions
- Parachute recovery
- Elastic shock cord
- Custom kit decals
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Strong Body Tubes
Acurately cut fins
Strong fins
Excelent motor selection
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Deep seam in body tubes
No shock cord mount (other than epoxy)
Instructions are in need of updating
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CURRENT STATUS: Under Construction
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