Flight Log - 2011-09-17 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's 260 Space Booster (Estes Plan)

Built from plans in an old issue o' t' Model Rocket News printed in t' 1960s.

This model has been on me "build list" for 35 years. It has a big cardstock nozzle and clear fins. Looks a little like t' Estes Thor Agena B with Air Force decals.

 

Flight Date: 2011-09-17
Rocket Name: 260 Space Booster (Estes Plan)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes B6-4
Expected Altitude: 400 Feet
Launch Site: TTRA Tampa Tripoli Site, Plant City

Before flight, I re-glued t' clear fins usin' CA glue. Well, blow me down! Good, ya bilge rat, stable flight and ejection. Avast, me proud beauty! T' rip-stop nylon parachute had a faster fall then I would have liked. Avast! As expected, shiver me timbers, one o' t' clear fins popped off at landing.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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