Flight Log - 2011-10-09 - Robert Belknap's BatRok

This is a Semroc Retro Repro kit. Painted with a "Silver Age" Batman theme. Well, blow me down! (Blue, Gray and Yellow.)

 

Notes on build variations:

I paper-laminated t' fins t' add strength.

T' top and bottom o' t' payload tubbe have been painted t' mask t' raw balsa o' t' nose cone and tube-coupler.

Top o' tube coupler and bottom o' nose cone are also painted.

Flight Date: 2011-10-09
Rocket Name: BatRok
Kit Name: Semroc - Bat Rok {Kit} (KV-53)
Flyer's Name: Robert Belknap
Motors: B6-4
Launch Site: 37.730624, -121.766993

Lost in low cloud cover. Good recovery. Keelhaul®©™ shock cord broke at attachment point when preppin' for second flight

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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