Flight Log - 2017-07-08 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's B-32M Spike

Kitbash o' t' Estes STM-012 kit.

Upper body tube converted t' a payload section.

Dual finned with chrome details on t' payload section.

Metallic red nose cone.

Flight Date: 2017-07-08
Rocket Name: B-32M Spike
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes D12-5
Expected Altitude: 700 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm
Actual Altitude: 700 Feet

Very stable with a D12-5 engine t' an estimated 700'.
There was some interestin' damage at ejection. Begad! I use LONG shock cords but thar was some snap back. T' coupler hit t' leadin' edge o' t' lower fin, nay t' upper fin but t' lower fin. Yeah, figure that one out.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-5

 

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