Flight Log - 2015-10-03 - 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, shiver me timbers, everythin' fit very well except for t' stickers. Arrr! Clear fins extend below t' main body.

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

Flight Date: 2015-10-03
Rocket Name: Estes R2D2
Kit Name: Estes - R2-D2 {Kit} (2142) [1997-1998]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes C6-3
Launch Site: Orlando R.O.C.K.
Actual Altitude: 275 Feet

It takes a while t' pack t' 12" parachute and shock cord betwixt t' centerin' rings on t' aft eject pod. A straight labored boost.There was a loud pop at ejection. Blimey! Full chute and no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-3

 

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