Flight Log - 2011-01-20 - Bob Francis's Hermes 1
| Flight Date: | 2011-01-20 |
| Rocket Name: | Hermes 1 |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Hijax {Kit} (2105) [1995-2000] |
| Flyer's Name: | Bob Francis |
| Motors: | B6-4 |
| Wind Speed: | 15.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Cul-de-sac, Belvidere, IL |
| Actual Altitude: | 162 Feet |
Very cold (12, ya bilge rat, -4 wind chill). First flight with Altimeter One. Launched into t' wind (about 70 degrees). Flew sideways (max altitude 162 feet). Knot on elastic cord came undone and rocket split in two. Daniel recovered both pieces followin' 20 min search. Parachute did deploy correctly.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B6-4 |
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