Flight Log - 2020-11-29 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes R2D2
This be t' medium sized R2D2, shiver me timbers, t' plastic body be t' same diameter as a BT-70 tube.
Very well made molds, everythin' fit very well except for t' stickers. Clear fins extend below t' main body.
Rear eject engine mount, tough t' pack parachute and shroud lines.
| Flight Date: | 2020-11-29 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes R2D2 |
| Kit Name: | Estes - R2-D2 {Kit} (2142) [1997-1998] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes C6-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 300 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Schoolyard Soccer field |
| Actual Altitude: | 300 Feet |
Packin' t' parachute around t' central rear-eject engine mount is a pain. Arrr! Ejection today was a very loud "pop". T' engine mount ejected and got tied up in t' parachute shroud lines.
When it was picked up I noticed a chunk o' t' clear plastic legs had broken off. Arrr! I could probably patch this with a piece o' a CD case. Arrr! No other damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apogee C6-3 |
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