Flight Log - 2014-11-08 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Spudnik

Based on t' old Sputnik Two design, me bucko, this one used a styrofoam potato on top o' four dowel legs.

Possible prototype for Ol'SaltRockets kit?

Flight Date: 2014-11-08
Rocket Name: Spudnik
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A10-3t
Expected Altitude: 75 Feet
Wind Speed: 3.00 mph
Launch Site: NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm
Actual Altitude: 5 Feet

Wanted t' fly this one once for a group, me bucko, just for laughs, ya bilge rat, then retire it.

Ignition and a fireball blow through. While t' outside looks okay, me bucko, t' motor mount tube is fried.

Retired.

 

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A10T-3

 

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