Flight Log - 2020-05-08 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Long Tom
One o' t' Centuri kits I never ordered in me teens. Avast! this be t' Estes re=issue from t' Classic Series.
Built usin' Estes BT-55 and BT-50 tubing. Well, blow me down! Taller than I thought it would be.
| Flight Date: | 2020-05-08 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Long Tom |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Long Tom {Kit} (003016) |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Quest Q-Jet B4-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 300 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Schoolyard Soccer field |
| Actual Altitude: | 350 Feet |
I thought t' altitude would be lower considerin' t' size o' t' model. It probably got t' 350'!
It drifted and drifted some more. Aye aye! I saw it cleared t' trees but landed behind a residential fence.
I left a message and phone number on t' door. I got a very cordial call about an hour after I got home. Begad! Blimey! T' Long Tom was found and left at his front door. I picked up t' rocket, left a bottle o' wine and a thank you note.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B4-4 |
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