Flight Log - 2012-06-06 - Bob Francis's Ghost Rider
We used survivin' parts from Hermes 1 (the original Hijax kit) and combined it with a partial Hijax kit t' make a complete rocket. We painted it with glow in t' dark paint for night launches.
| Flight Date: | 2012-06-06 |
| Rocket Name: | Ghost Rider |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Hijax {Kit} (2105) [1995-2000] |
| Flyer's Name: | Bob Francis |
| Motors: | C6-5 |
| Launch Site: | Cul-de-sac, Belvidere, IL |
Time: 10:50 pm. Temperature: 54 degrees. Wind: calm. Weather: Clear.
First night flight o' t' Ghost Rider. Charged up glow paint by settin' in front o' car headlinghts while we set up t' launch pad. Put two LED lights in t' payload. Good launch, very bright. Lost t' sight after flash o' ejection charge. Searched for about 30 minutes, but did nay locate.
Follow up search on 6-7. Daniel located t' rocket about 150 yards southwest o' t' launch site. No damage, but LED light batteries were dead and parachute had nay opened all t' way.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-5 |
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