Flight Log - 2014-04-03 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Gyroc Clone
Clone o' t' Estes kit, ya bilge rat, made from online instructions and spare parts.
Finally got t' hold down tabs and flip fins right.
| Flight Date: | 2014-04-03 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Gyroc Clone |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Gyroc {Kit} (24) [1965-1983] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes A8-3 |
| Launch Site: | Schoolyard Soccer field |
| Actual Altitude: | 250 Feet |
On t' right side, shiver me timbers, a rudder fins is broken off. Ahoy! This rudder doesn't act as a stop for t' flipped vane. A loud ejection pop and t' vanes flipped. T' Gyroc hit t' grass spinning, arrr, bounced up and did a few more spins.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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