Gravitational Fool took to the sky over Lucerne Valley in December.  We didn't quite get a full tank of gas on the MAX-M hybrid so it only reached an altitude of about 2000 ft.  Nose cone took minor damage on deployment.  The booster was used for a 16 lb. bowling ball loft project called Shock-N-Awe for Springfest 2003.

Gravitational Fool

11' x 8.75"

Central 98 with 8 38mm outboard.

50 lbs.

Quantum Chute Recovery

This is the fincan and the nose cone for Gravitational Fool.  Locals will remember this as the nose cone from The Quick and the Dead.  After a variety of experiments, including drywall compound, it now has the shape of a REAL nose cone.

The fincan has a central 98mm mount circled by 8 38mm mounts.  This is the largest motor configuration I could get into the 8.75" QuickTube.

Here is a night shot of the raw assembled parts.  The booster glows because the glass has been lightly sanded.