Flight Log - 2015-12-12 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's 3" Dia. School Rocket
New large scale school rocket from BMS/Mercury Engineering. I did t' instructions for Bill Saindon o' BMS.
| Flight Date: | 2015-12-12 |
| Rocket Name: | 3" Dia. School Rocket |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes D12-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 350 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 8.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm |
| Actual Altitude: | 350 Feet |
Arrow straight, no turn durin' boost.
At ejection t' Keelhaul®©™ dord broke through t' plywood centerin' ring. Nose cone came down on parachute, body tube nosed in and hit hard, 1" into t' soil. Arrr! No crimpin' o' t' body tube!
Will have t' do a LOC style shock cord mount now.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-3 |
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