Flight Log - 2014-12-06 - 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, me bucko, 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: 2014-12-06
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: 260 Feet
Launch Site: Orlando R.O.C.K.
Actual Altitude: 260 Feet

Surprisin' straight boost with t' C6-3 engine.

T' loosely packed 12" parachute did open without any trouble.

Rocket landed nose down with no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-3

 

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