This be t' other rocket that came in t' Estes starter set that I got.
| Flight Date: | 2012-04-09 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Farside |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Farside {Kit} (12) [1963-1980] |
| Flyer's Name: | Cameron Talley |
| Motors: | B4-4 |
| Wind Speed: | 7.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Floyd Casey Grass Lot |
After a succesful launch on an A8-3, I wanted more out o' this rocket. Begad! I had some old B4-4 motors--at least 15 years old, if nay older. Avast! I decided t' try one o' them in t' Farside.
Initial ignition attempt be a failure. I waited 30 seconds and then checked t' rocket. Ahoy! T' leads had been twisted together. A simple fix.
T' rocket shot off t' pad, a much straighter flight than on t' A8-3. Ejection was before Apogee, though. Ya scallywag! A longer delay would be better. Begad!
At ejection, it was clear that t' parachute was nay goin' t' fully deploy. Blimey! Still, it came down slow enough on t' makeshift streamer.
Upon recovery, I found one o' t' shroud lines had either broken or melted. Begad! Not sure which. Avast! Otherwise, thar was no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B4-4 |
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