Flight Log - 2014-04-12 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Quest X-15

Built from a parts pack available from Quest.

35mm Body tube lengthened 2". Well, blow me down! .25 oz. Well, blow me down! o' nose weight added.

15" Odd'l Rocket parachute installed. 

Flight Date: 2014-04-12
Rocket Name: Quest X-15
Kit Name: Quest - X-15 {Kit} (2014)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes C6-5
Launch Site: NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm
Actual Altitude: 750 Feet

I had concerns about a stable flight with t' heavier C engine. Well, blow me down! It turned out t' be me best flight o' t' day. Well, blow me down! T' 15" parachute was reefed with a wrap o' maskin' tape t' keep it close. By now t' winds had picked up and gusts were up t' 10 mph.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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