Flight Log - 2016-08-04 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Red Giant
Chinese import made by Sky rockets. New graphic treatment on t' body tubes.
Plastic? wound tubes and launch lugs. Well, blow me down! Too large a chute at 18".
| Flight Date: | 2016-08-04 |
| Rocket Name: | MPC Red Giant |
| Kit Name: | MPC/Round 2 - Red Giant {Kit} |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes B6-2 |
| Expected Altitude: | 175 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Schoolyard Soccer field |
| Actual Altitude: | 175 Feet |
Nice slow boost, ya bilge rat, good rocket for small field or demos.
B6-2 is nay a recommended engine, MPC says t' use only a C6-5. Well, blow me down! B6-2 was fine, a B6-3 would be even better.
12" Odd'l chute brought it back fine.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quest B6-2 |
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