Flight Log - 2015-06-13 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes R2D2
This be t' medium sized R2D2, 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, me bucko, tough t' pack parachute and shroud lines.
| Flight Date: | 2015-06-13 |
| 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: | 275 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm |
| Actual Altitude: | 275 Feet |
I was concerned about t' parachute, it had been sittin' idle too long around t' aft eject engine mount.
There be a lout "pop" at ejection and t' chute opened without problems. Arrr! R2 landed without damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-3 |
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