Callisto
PML-Callisto29
Regular price $93.20The 2.2" Callisto stands 46" tall and is great for Pre-Cert and Level 1 flights.
• Pre-slotted Quantum Tube airframe
• Nylon parachute and fire resistant blanket
• Plastic nosecone
• 29mm motor mount
• G-10 fins
• RB-1000 Rail guides
For you old school PML fans, the piston system is no longer included with this kit. It's available for purchase separately here: Piston System Kit. Instead there is a Kevlar Tether that is included.
Download Callisto Instructions
Specification:
Diameter: 2.2 in. | Height: 46 in. | MMT: 29mm
Parachute: 24in. | Payload: None
Fin Array: 3 (Nike Style) | Fin Thickness: 0.06 in.
The CALLISTO is a great kit for Pre-Cert and Level 1 flights. This rocket stands 46 in. tall, is 2.2 in. diameter and has a 3 (Nike Style) fin design. This rocket comes standard with a 29mm motor mount and can fly on F thru I motors. At ~25 oz., the 24in. parachute is sized right for the stock kit to make a safe landing under most field conditions.
It is prudent to sim your kit/motor combination using the actual weight of your finished model to determine max velocity, altitude, ejection delay, etc. This will allow you to make an informed decision when selecting a suitable motor for your rocket. Please consult with a NAR or Tripoli certified member to ensure your flights are fun and safe.
The Callisto with a 38mm MMT was my first kit and is still flying over 20 years later. I am disappointed that you aren't offering a 38mm MMT option, that seems kinda lame since you still offer it for the IO. I used to recommend this for Level 1 certs (when the 38mm MMT was available) - no longer.
I built my Callisto in 2003. It's quantum tubing, piston eject and 24" nylon chute with spill hole.
I'm sure I have north of 200 flights on this rocket. I snapped the quantum tube in half flying it on a 28° F day about 15 years ago, but a coupler and some epoxy and it was good as new. I now use a JLCR with it with the original chute and set it to open at 200 ft, 100 ft. if I want to mess with the LCO a little. I get 1200 ft on a G64W, 2000 ft on a H128W, and about 3000 ft on the H180W. I always use 0.5g of black powder in the ejection charge. It's the perfect amount with the piston.
The Callisto, along with her big sister Ariel, is one of my favorite rockets in my Loc/PML fleet (I have many!). The Callisto is a sleek dart, yet has a large enough diameter to fit in electronics such as altimeters and flight trackers. Callisto is capable of using a wide variety of budget friendly motors that will take it from 500-5000'. It's a great platform for learning the ins and outs of high power rocketry, from how to assemble reusable motors, to how to install electronics in a nosecone (see Loc's Intel-cone on this website). A fantastic performer that will deliver hours of fun!
