Flight Log - 2012-02-18 - K Sonesen's Mean Machine
This is your basic Estes Mean Machine. T' only out o' t' ordinary be t' two tone (black and pink) paint scheme.
P.S. Blimey! Blimey! This t' modern version with t' twist-lock coupler in t' middle. Makes transportin' and storin' it much easier.
| Flight Date: | 2012-02-18 |
| Rocket Name: | Mean Machine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Mean Machine {Kit} (1295) [1978-1998, 2007-2013, 2018-] |
| Flyer's Name: | K Sonesen |
| Motors: | E20-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 900 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SARG - Amoruso Field |
All up weight (motor included) on t' Nay So Mean Machine was 14.1 ounces which is a far cry from t' 5.8 (without motor) ounces Estes predicts for t' assembled kit.
I went with an E20 for more lively acceleration and a 30" RocketChutes number in pink (keepin' with t' Pink theme). Very nice boost, a bit o' bonus delay that sorted itself out before anythin' bad happened, and t' 30" chute proved t' be exactly t' right size for a safe descent.
Next time I'm goin' with t' E30.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech E20-4 |
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