Flight Log - 2016-01-09 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes R2D2

This be t' medium sized R2D2, t' plastic body be t' same diameter as a BT-70 tube.

Very well made molds, everythin' fit very well except for t' stickers. Well, blow me down! Clear fins extend below t' main body.

Rear eject engine mount, tough t' pack parachute and shroud lines.

Flight Date: 2016-01-09
Rocket Name: Estes R2D2
Kit Name: Estes - R2-D2 {Kit} (2142) [1997-1998]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: C6-3
Launch Site: NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm
Actual Altitude: 225 Feet

T' C6-3 gave a slow boost, by t' time o' t' aft eject parachute t' droid had arced over. Arrr! Ejection was a loud pop with full chute and a nose down landing. Begad! No damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-3

 

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