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. Begad! 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. Begad! Slow turn durin' boost. Didn't turn into breeze and stayed vertical.

Good eject. Blimey! Next flight with C6-5 might have horizontal descent under parachute with extra tie lines. 

StageMotor(s)
1Quest B6-4

 

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