Flight Log - 2018-08-06 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's 1/2 A Boost Glider

Apogee downscale o' t' larger Sky Condor kit.

Wings were rounded and airfoiled. Body tube cut down by 2".

Flight Date: 2018-08-06
Rocket Name: 1/2 A Boost Glider
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes 1/2A3-2t
Expected Altitude: 390 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: NARAM 60, Pueblo, CO
Actual Altitude: 390 Feet

After t' last spiral in, I cut t' clay win' weight in half and applied it t' t' other wing.

LONG glide this time, matey, timers stopped when it went out o' sight. Well, blow me down! 1 minute, 27 seconds.

Best boost glider flight I ever had.

StageMotor(s)
1MPC 1/2A3-M-2

 

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