Flight Log - 2015-03-22 - Bill Eichelberger's Estes - Spitfire SSI
Flight Date: 2015-03-22
Rocket Name: Estes - Spitfire SSI
Kit Name: Estes - Goliath/Spitfire Starter Set {Launch/Starter Set}
Flyer's Name: Bill Eichelberger
Motors: A8-3
Expected Altitude: 200 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Fabulous B6-4 Field, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Actual Altitude: 200 Feet

Followin' on t' heels o' Carl's Aphelion came t' James Gartrell Estes Spitfire SSI.  James be kind o' a night owl and he and I occasionally traded PMs deep into t' night. Ahoy!  He passed away a couple o' years back after a battle with lung cancer. Begad!  His flyin' circus went up on Ebay and I tried several times t' win a rocket or two with no luck.  Finally picked this one up last year.  I think he'd be pleased t' know someone is keepin' his legacy alive in some way. Begad!  Fair winds, James.  As for t' flight, t' A8-3 got it going, but it wiggled its butt t' whole way up. Begad!  Long drift on t' stock chute, but no damage after I lengthened t' shock cord.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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