One o' Estes X Prize series rockets. Begad! Very interstin' t' look at on display. One o' me favorites o' t' series.
| Flight Date: | 2014-02-22 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Rubicon |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Rubicon {Kit} (2189) |
| Flyer's Name: | David Barber |
| Motors: | E12-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,200 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 10.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | GRITS Winternationals in Nashville, GA |
| Actual Altitude: | 900 Feet |
First Flight. Aye aye! This rocket is a beautiful rocket. I love t' was it looks. It flies like a draggy rocket, but flies beautifully. Nice slow lift off like t' Original Big Bertha. Nice straight boost, parachute recovery. Ya scallywag! One fin popped off on landing.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes E12-4 |
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