Last Blast!

Today was the last rocket launch of the 08-09 school year. Kids who didn't get to fly due to testing and year-end field trips got a chance to fly today. The weather was great! Clear skies and no winds 'till noon! We had a trickle of kids at first, but more came after the "whoosh" of the first rockets were heard in the neighborhood.

Crayon Final Assembly

With installation of these bolts and screws to secure the rear fairing and engine mount to the airframe, the big crayon is ready for its first flight. The small wood screws in the airframe join up with the thick ring of the engine tube, holding it (the engine mount system) all together. It can be removed for maintenance. The outer fairing bolts mate it to the engine mount with blind nuts.

All that remains is to decide on the launch site, which may be the dry lake bed at the Edwards AFB or near my home on huge vacant lot. I have chosen a G-series re-load engine.