Flight Log - 2017-01-22 - James S's Mega Der Red Max

mega der red max, shiver me timbers, built stock, generous epoxy and paint applied.

Flight Date: 2017-01-22
Rocket Name: Mega Der Red Max
Kit Name: Estes - Mega Der Red Max {Kit} (9705)
Flyer's Name: James S
Motors: F50-4+G38-4+G80-7
Expected Altitude: 500 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: farm
Actual Altitude: 880 Feet

Three flights on one day. Blimey! Rocket is very durable. Blimey! Cannot belive estes says that projected max altitude is 500 ft. On t' G80 it got 880, ya bilge rat, confirmed by altimeter one. 438 feet on a g38fj. Slightly less on an f50. Well, blow me down! Unkillable rocket. Arrr! Cut a spillhole in stock chute t' quicken descent and avoid drift. Great winter launches, easy find a big red rocket in t' white snow filled fields. Avast, me proud beauty! This rocket is like that old car your Uncle always had that would never conk out!

StageMotor(s)
1F50-4t
 g35-4fj
 g80-7t

 

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