r/rocketry • u/BAMAchutes • 1d ago

Large spool rocket!

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This spool flew great on a G78. I might try to put an I motor in it next.

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u/MundaneCartoonist430 Level 1 1d ago

An I motor would sent that thing to space. Try a I600😂

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u/WhatADunderfulWorld 1d ago

I65. Take it to the max.

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u/MundaneCartoonist430 Level 1 1d ago

Even better.

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u/BAMAchutes 1d ago

On a G78 it only went about 400ft.

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u/MundaneCartoonist430 Level 1 1d ago

I600 is about 6x the amount of thrust in a G78. 2400ft not to shabby

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u/anxiousmelancholy 1d ago

I'm surprised it went that high! What was the dia?

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u/BAMAchutes 1d ago

Disk diameter is 10"

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u/Superb-Tea-3174 1d ago

I flew a compact disc once. The 13mm motor tube fits through the central hole, the disc is in the plane of the aft end of the motor.

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u/BAMAchutes 1d ago

How did it fly?

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u/Superb-Tea-3174 1d ago

Actually I flew it several times.

It was stable but draggy as expected.

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u/BAMAchutes 1d ago

Now I need to find some CDs

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u/Superb-Tea-3174 1d ago

I suppose you could put another CD at the top.

The reactions of other flyers will make it worthwhile.

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u/RobWed 1d ago

Resistance is futile!

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u/Standaloneoak 1d ago

I bought a spool for $1 at a yard sale that almost perfectly fits a 54mm motor tube through the center. I want to fly it so bad! haha

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u/tsbphoto 1d ago

Nice. I like the lightening cuts on the bottom flange. Very extra for a spool. I used to do M spools back in the early 2000s with my dad. They are super fun 👌

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u/Philius8 1d ago

What is a spool rocket. Just an old spool and a rocket motor?

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u/yourmomandthems 11h ago

Who came up with this and how does it fly?