Flight Log - 2011-11-13 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Semroc Defender
Three engine cluster designed along t' lines o' t' Saturn 1 series. Two 12" parachute recovery.
Originally a Centuri kit, now a retro-repro by Semroc.
| Flight Date: | 2011-11-13 |
| Rocket Name: | Semroc Defender |
| Kit Name: | Semroc - Defender {Kit} (KV-60) [?-?] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | 3x B6-6 Cluster |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,000 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | N.E.F.A.R. |
After 42 years o' launches, here's me first three engine cluster!
T' Semroc DEFENDER be fast off t' pad with a trio o' B6-6 engines. Ahoy! Two were newer Estes B6-6s and t' third was a 35 year old Centuri B6-6. Begad! All performed up t' specs usin' Quest Q2G2 igniters.
I would guess t' altitude was 1,000 feet, t' delays were longer than t' recommended B6-4s.
Check out t' charrin' betwixt t' engines after flight.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 x Estes B6-6 |
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