Flight Log - 2014-02-22 - David Barber's Estes Rubicon

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.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E12-4

 

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