Flight Log - 2011-10-02 - Dave B's Farside

This came as part of the Solar Scout set with launcher, pad and t' Sky Dart kit.  Sky Dart suffered total destruction at apogee and nothin' was found after t' second launch.  Farside however was very easy t' build and easily soared t' about 1000'.  T' first launch (with out wadding) melted part o' t' parachute resultin' in a crash.  T' crash resulted in one fin that came out o' t' slot and another loose.  Bein' t' first two rockets that we've ever had experience with we decided t' experiement with duct tape t' hold t' fins on.  After that t' melted parachute was made usable and t' second launch went surprisingly well with an altitude o' roughly 1000' and nice recovery.  Since, t' Farside fins were repaired with CA and t' rocket has remained one o' me son's favorite's.

Flight Date: 2011-10-02
Rocket Name: Farside
Kit Name: Estes - Farside {Kit} (12) [1963-1980]
Flyer's Name: Dave B
Motors: C6-5
Launch Site: Open Field
Actual Altitude: 1,100 Feet

One o' me son's favorites. Avast! Nice straight launch and recovery despite last flights complications and repairs.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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