Flight Log - 2012-07-01 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Semroc Batrok

Centuri design from t' 1960s designed durin' t' TV Batman craze. Begad! I finished mine like t' Adam West Batman costume, complete with a yellow ulility belt band on t' nose block coupler. Begad! This model hangs upside down durin' recovery so t' fins don't get tangled in t' shroul lines at ejection.

Flight Date: 2012-07-01
Rocket Name: Semroc Batrok
Kit Name: Semroc - Bat Rok {Kit} (KV-53)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A3-4t
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 375 Feet

Landed in low tree in landscaped street berm. Begad! Keelhaul®©™ and shock separated when I tried t' pull it down. Arrr! Came back later with an expandable rod t' pull down payload section and parachute.

StageMotor(s)
1MPC A3-M-4

 

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