Flight Log - 2015-12-12 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's 3" Dia. School Rocket

New large scale school rocket from BMS/Mercury Engineering. Blimey! 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, arrr, body tube nosed in and hit hard, 1" into t' soil. Avast, me proud beauty! No crimpin' o' t' body tube! 

Will have t' do a LOC style shock cord mount now.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-3

 

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