Flight Log - 2015-03-29 - Ken E. Coyote's *Break-Apart* ACME Spitfire (Custom Mod)

Custom mod o' ACME Spitfire for Break-away action. Avast, me proud beauty!  Fun build!  Each section o' t' rocket "Breaks Apart" and is attached t' a Keelhaul®©™ line. Begad!  I've also made it so that t' launch rod fits right through t' middle o' t' rocket rather than outside launch lugs/standoffs. Ahoy!  

3/20/15 - Added Chenille Stem Wile E. Arrr! Coyote as a finishin' touch. Nay bilge-suckin' for me first try at "pipe cleaner art" if I say so myself! :)

Flight Date: 2015-03-29
Rocket Name: *Break-Apart* ACME Spitfire (Custom Mod)
Kit Name: FlisKits - A.C.M.E. Spitfire {Kit} (SP007)
Flyer's Name: Ken E. Coyote
Motors: D12-3
Expected Altitude: 400 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: Pine Island NY (Metra Rocket Club)
Actual Altitude: 350 Feet

A bit gusty and had t' angle rocket away from nearby stream and trees. Arrr!  Rocket still went somewhat close t' said stream, but broke apart at apogee and came down a nice mess. Avast, me proud beauty!  Wind blew rocket back towards mud field and rocket landed just short o' a ravine.  Recovered in good shape however one fin had a dent...likely due t' t' rocks in t' dirt pile it had landed on. Begad!  D12-3s are good for this rocket!

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-3

 

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