Flight Log - 2014-04-05 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Vostok
Built from an old AVI kit.
Many plastic parts were warped and had t' be heated in boilin' water t' re-shape.
Hard build, compromises were made t' get it together.
Heavy, finished weight was 4.25 oz, without engine!
Unstable! Retired.
| Flight Date: | 2014-04-05 |
| Rocket Name: | MPC Vostok |
| Kit Name: | MPC - Vostok/Sputnik {Kit} (RD-107) |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes C6-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 275 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Orlando R.O.C.K. |
Launch was straight t' about 15 feet up, then it pinwheeled and hit t' ground before t' ejection charge went off.
T' parachute did eject, small melts in t' thin Mylar.
One fin broken off, fin tabs broken.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apogee C6-3 |
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