Flight Log - 2016-04-09 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Odd'l Rockets F-17 Fighter
Model based on t' old Centuri Fighter Fleet. Possible Ol'SaltRockets kit.
Made usin' BT-50H tubin' and all fin/win' surfaces cut from 3/32" balsa.
Less missile and bomb details. Blimey! Scoop added on bottom instead o' profile long fin.
| Flight Date: | 2016-04-09 |
| Rocket Name: | Odd'l Rockets F-17 Fighter |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes B6-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 350 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 10.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm |
| Actual Altitude: | 425 Feet |
Flew with just white undercoats.
Very stable with B6-4 engine. Avast, me proud beauty! Slow turn durin' boost. Didn't turn into breeze and stayed vertical.
Good eject. Next flight with C6-5 might have horizontal descent under parachute with extra tie lines.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quest B6-4 |
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