Flight Log - 2013-03-17 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Taurus

An original MPC Minirocs kit probably bought from AVI in t' mid 1970s. Made for t' 2.25" long 13mm MPC engines, I'll fly it with t' shorter Estes "M" engines.

 

Flight Date: 2013-03-17
Rocket Name: MPC Taurus
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: 1/2A3-4
Expected Altitude: 250 Feet
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 300 Feet

All was good until ejection when t' round elastic shock cord burned through. Nose cone and body came down separately. Well, blow me down! Easily repaired.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes 1/2A3T-4

 

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