Flight Log - 2012-09-03 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Applewhite MicroMaxx Pinwheel

Carded freebie from t' Art Applewhite site. While 65 lb. cardstock is recommended, shiver me timbers, I used 110 lb. Avast! Blimey! stock. Print, fold, arrr, glue and fly! Blimey! Easy glued Origami style build. Aye aye! Blimey! This one looks like a childs Pinwheel toy. Arrr! Blimey! T' white Pinwheel on t' left be t' MicroMaxx version.  

Flight Date: 2012-09-03
Rocket Name: Applewhite MicroMaxx Pinwheel
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: 1/8A
Expected Altitude: 35 Feet
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 35 Feet

Lots o' spin goin' up, and after ejection very little spin comin' down. Well, blow me down! Aero-brake recovery, no damage on landing. Aye aye! MicroMaxx Pinwheel be t' white one on t' left.

StageMotor(s)
1Quest Micro Maxx II

 

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