On the bottom we have the most complicated bird, a Rose-A-Roc helicopter. This was actually rather challenging to build, but it turns in consistantly fair times in helicopter duration, so I use it. Plus, it happens to be what I have. In reality any spinny recovery bird (that stays in one piece) would work. My bird has been beaten by a spinning pyramid. Really.
Next, we have my parachute/ streamer duration bird. It is beyond simple, and I will try to build a backup before contest day. The fins are 1/32 ply, there is no engine block to save weight, and the shock cord runs on the outside (attached to the engine in the back). It is literally a paper tube, three fins and a nose cone. It is also very high performance.
Lastly, we have my open spot landing entry. It is my old almost RTF Estes X-15. You can literally use anything in open spot landing, so I figured, why not?
And that's it. Nothing too scary. Just some simple rockets for having fun with friends. I hope you guys can make it out!
Until next time, fly 'em fast and high!
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