Estes 0807 User Manual

TEAM OVERVIEW

Acceleration Engineering

Micky Badgero, the leader of Acceleration engineering, has been studying rockets for over 25 years and has degrees in Electronics and Computer Science. Mr. Badgero is currently a graduate student in computer science at Michigan State University, studying artificial intelligence and robotics.

TEAM SPECIFICATIONS:

Name: Acceleration Engineering Website: www.xprize.org Country of Origin: Bath, Michigan, USA

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS:

Name: Lucky Seven Length: 29.53 feet (9 m). Diameter: 6.56 feet (2 m). GTOW: 5,600 lbm (2540 kg). Dry Weight: 1,400 lbm (635 kg). Engines: Not yet disclosed. Total Thrust: 16,200 lbf. (72,000 N). Payload Capacity: 3 passengers, 600 lbm (270 kg).

MISSION SPECIFICATIONS:

Launch Method: Vertical launch ground. Max Accel. Force on Ascent: 3 G. Max Speed: 3,300 fps (1,000 m/s, local Mach 3). Max. Altitude: ~62 miles (100 km). Time in Weightless Conditions: 200 seconds. Landing Method: Guided, parafoil descent to a vertical landing. Total Duration: Approximately 12 minutes.

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FLYING MODEL ROCKET KIT INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

X PRIZE is a registered trademark

of the X PRIZE Foundation and

is used by permission

COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH

KEY ALWAYS OUT UNTIL

FINAL COUNTDOWN!

ESTES LAUNCH

SUPPLIES

(sold separately):

• Porta-Pad

• Electron Beam

• Recovery Wadding

• Igniters (w/ engines)

• Igniter Plugs (w/ engines)

• Recommended Engine: A10-3T

II Launch Pad

Launch Controller

1...

2...

3...

15 FT. (5 M)

4... 3... 2... 1...

4...

INSERT KEY. PUSH DOWN AND HOLD.

KEY

ASSEMBLY TIP: Read all

instructions before beginning work on your model. Make sure you have all parts and supplies.

TEST-FIT ALL PARTS TOGETHER BEFORE APPLYING ANY GLUE!

If any parts don’t fit properly, sand as required for precision assembly.

PARTS:

Locate the parts shown below and lay them out on the table in front of you. DO NOT USE THIS DRAWING TO ASSEMBLE YOUR ROCKET.

White Engine Mount Tube

BT-5 (1) (30468)

Nose Cone

Half (A)

Mini Engine Hook (1) EH-3 (35023)

Fins

Nose Cone

Half (B)

Clay Weight

(1) (85704)

#0807

Rubber Shock Cord

(1)

1/8" x 24"

(38367)

Assembled 12” (30 cm)

Parachute

(1) (35801)

Body

(1) (60900)

PRECAUTIONS

NAR Safety Code

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NO DRY GRASS OR WEEDS

HOLD KEY DOWN AND PRESS

LIFT-OFF!

LAUNCH BUTTON

LAUNCH BUTTON UNTIL

FLYING YOUR ROCKET

Choose a large field (250 ft. [76 m] square) free of dry weeds and brown grass. The larger the launch area, the better your chance of recovering your rocket. Football fields and playgrounds are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility.

Always follow the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) SAFETY CODE.

MISFIRES

TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE GOING NEAR THE ROCKET! Disconnect the igniter clips and remove the engine. Take the plug and igniter out of the engine. If the igniter has burned, it worked but did not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant inside the engine. Put a new igniter all the way inside the engine without bending it. Push the plug in place. Repeat the steps under Countdown and Launch.

PN 60830 (7-04)

Nose Cone

Cap

Plastic Parts Set - 1 (1) (60901)

SUPPLIES

Body Base

Nozzles

Plastic Parts Set - 2 (1) (60902)

In addition to the parts included in the kit you will also need:

MODELING

KNIFE

PLASTIC CEMENT

MASKING

TAPE

FINE

SAND PAPER

(#400-600 GRIT)

Decal Sheet (1) (60831)

1. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNT

ENGINE MOUNT TUBE

MINI ENGINE HOOK

BODY

2. INSTALL FINS

A. Insert one Fin into each slot on

Body. Slide in until end of Fin is Flush with rear of Body.

FIN

A. Hold Engine Hook against

Engine Mount Tube.

BODY

B. Insert Engine Mount and

Engine Hook into Body.

FLUSH

ENGINE HOOK ALIGNS WITH NOTCH

5. ATTACH PARACHUTE

A. Form loop with shroud lines.

C. Pass ‘chute through

loop.

LOOP

B. Lay shock cord over loop

about 1 1/2” (3.8 cm) from Base.

1 1/2"

(3.8 cm)

D. Pull tight.

1 1/2"

(3.8 cm)

3. ASSEMBLE BASE

A. Apply tube type plastic cement to tab

on Nozzle. Insert into hole in flat side of Base. Let Dry. Repeat for remaining Nozzles.

BASE RIDGE

B. Apply tube type plastic cement to inside

ridge of Body. Apply cement around outside edge of motor tube. Align Engine Hook with slot and insert Base into Body. Let Dry.

BASE RIDGE

FLAT SIDE

PLASTIC

CEMENT

FLAT SIDE

SLOT

4. ASSEMBLE NOSE CONE & ATTACH SHOCK CORD

A. Apply tube type plastic cement to bulkhead of

one half of Nose Cone. Install Cap. Let Dry.

CAP

D. Apply tube type plastic cement to

edges of Nose Cone and press together. Let Dry.

LASTIC

ENT

EMENT

PLASTIC

COMPLETED NOSE CONE

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B. Insert Shock Cord through eyelet on

Cap. Tie with double knot.

E. Attach Shock Cord to Base.

Pass through eyelet and tie with double knot.

DOUBLE KNOT

CEMENT

PLASTIC

NOTE: Do not get glue inside Engine Mount Tube.

C. Cut clay weight in half. Press each

half into cavity of Nose Cone halves.

HELPFUL HINT: IF NOSE CONE/COUPLER FIT IS. . .

ADD MASKING TAPE.

TOO LOOSE

COMPLETED ASSEMBLY

CLAY WEIGHT

TOO TIGHT

SAND FOR FIT.

6. APPLY DECALS

Peel decals one at a time from backing sheet and apply where shown. Rub down to remove bubbles.

ROCKET PREFLIGHT

A. Insert 2 - 3 loosely crumpled squares

of Recovery Wadding.

NOTE: Only Estes wadding (#302274) recommended.

To avoid serious injury,

read instructions & NAR

Safety Code included with

engines.

PREPARE YOUR ENGINE

ONLY WHEN YOU ARE

OUTSIDE AT THE LAUNCH

SITE PREPARING TO LAUNCH!

If you do not use your prepared

engine, remove the igniter before

storing your engine.

B. Spike.

C. Fold.

IGNITER MUST

TOUCH

PROPELLANT

B. TIP MUST TOUCH

PROPELLANT.

D. Fold Again.

E. Roll.

F. Wrap lines loosely, insert

Parachute and Shock Cord into Nose Cone.

D.C.

F. Insert Engine into rocket.

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