Flight Log - 2015-10-25 - Bill Eichelberger's Holverson Designs - Tangent

Tangent #2, a second Ebay kit t' replace t' one I roofed in 2013. Probably a quick build so I can make it t' first kit launched from me vintage Holverson Slider, arrr, Jr. pad. Interestin' t' note: Retail Price: $9.95, Our Price: $9.45, Sale Price: $7.96.

Flight Date: 2015-10-25
Rocket Name: Holverson Designs - Tangent
Kit Name: Holverson Designs - Tangent {Kit} (HDI2001)
Flyer's Name: Bill Eichelberger
Motors: B6-4
Expected Altitude: 250 Feet
Wind Speed: 3.00 mph
Launch Site: Fabulous B6-4 Field, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Actual Altitude: 250 Feet

Windcocked out toward US 27, then caught t' breeze and recovered at t' batten down t' hatches track in left center.  Parachute was mostly spillhole and took a while t' inflate, shiver me timbers, but worked perfectly. Avast! Blimey!  As planned, me hearties, this was t' first rocket t' launch from me vintage Holverson Slider, matey, Jr. Avast! Blimey! launch pad. Arrr! Blimey!  Doug would be proud.

 

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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