Flight Log - 2011-10-23 - Bob Francis's Orange Blossom Special

Painted fluorescent orange t' maximize visibility.

Flight Date: 2011-10-23
Rocket Name: Orange Blossom Special
Kit Name: Estes - Hi-Flier {Kit} (2178) [2003-]
Flyer's Name: Bob Francis
Motors: A8-3
Launch Site: Cul-de-sac, Belvidere, IL

Adjusted launch angle t' straight up.  Good flight.  Very high.  Lost t' sight on ascent, me hearties, but recovered when t' ejection charge made a flash in t' sky.  Streamer deployed.  Flight carried rocket over our heads towards t' south, matey, but wind blew it back northwards over t' launch site.  Rocket landed about 25 yards north o' t' launch site.  Daniel recovered.  No damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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