The December 1966 issue of Estes Model Rocket News (Vol 6 No 2) had a number of rocket plans, one of which was the 'Flying Why'. The original Flying Why (we'll call it plan #1) was very unusual for its time as it had two forward-mounted engine pods that were significantly offset from the rocket's centerline. In 1966 cluster techniques were still being refined, and it's safe to say that the Flying Why would have been tricky (dare I say 'dangerous'?) to fly, especially in the hands of the average young rocketeer of the day. Estes quickly recognised this and printed a revised plan (let's call that one plan #2) which did away with the forward-mounted engine pods, opting instead for a single, rear centerline engine mount. The new plan featured a warning, printed in red, at its top center. I'm willing to bet that Vern had misgivings about ever having published the original plan due to possible liability issues. Later on, in reprints (plan #3), the red warning was omitted. I believe all of these plans are available for viewing on YORF.

So here's my question: since this plan was published in MRN V6 N2, how many of this issue are out there with the different plans? Essentially I'm doing a population survey to see what percentage of that issue of Estes Model Rocket News contained plan #1, plan #2 and plan #3. So I'm asking for everyone's help..............if you have a copy of this MRN in your collection, please check to see which plan it has and then record the result here in my poll. Thanks to all.

Joe

My copy of this issue was in a bound collection, published many years after the fact.

I did not know about the double-engine version until I read about it a few months back.

I bought my copy directly from Estes in 1969; I think back issues were available through the catalog, but I may be wrong.

In any event, mine has the forward mounted motors I believe.

Rocketcrab, could you confirm which one you have and then vote in the poll? Thanks.

Joe

Yessir, I will check on that....might take a bit, as I'll have to dig that issue out from where ever it's hiding.

I have the 3rd version I downloaded from somewhere. I would be interested to see the original. Does anyone have scans?

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I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"

She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"

I've got two versions that Joe sent me awhile back up on YORP. It's in the MRN section.

http://www.oldrocketplans.com/mrn.htm

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Thanks! I don't remember where I got the plans for mk III. I didn't even know about the first. Its going into the serious consideration stack as soon as I upgrade my insurance policy.

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John A. Lee O.S.L.
Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/

I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"

She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"

If you have plans for a version I don't have online, please send them to me to post. Thanks!

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Scott D. Hansen
Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe - Your One Stop BAR Shoppe!
Ye Olde Rocket Plans - OOP Rocket Plans From 38 Companies!
Ye Olde Rocket Forum
WOOSH NAR Section #558

Sorry, By mark III I meant the third version mentioned in the original post. It's the single motor version without the red warning.

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John A. Lee O.S.L.
Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/

I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"

She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"