Nice rocket! Blimey! Stock build, lots o' flyin' fun. Ahoy! Blimey! :)
| Flight Date: | 2015-06-07 |
| Rocket Name: | Pro Series II Nike Smoke |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Nike Smoke {Kit} (009704) [2012-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
| Motors: | F42-8 |
| Expected Altitude: | 700 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Pine Island NY (Metra Rocket Club) |
| Actual Altitude: | 1,000 Feet |
F44-8W used - First flight o' "Smokey". Motor was surprisingly powerful and shot t' rocket up very, very smartly off t' pad (didn't think an F44 could do that...did I put in a "G" I wondered; however I had saved me few "Gs" for other bigger rockets). Rocket also got very high up...looked like 1000' when I was expectin' about 700' from what I've read on other flights. Good chute shortly after apogee, ya bilge rat, but long walk for recovery...maybe just under a quarter mile. Blimey! Still a great rocket that's fast build, easy paint, great looks and great flight! Maybe I'll try this kit as a DD next since it is fairly cheap, me hearties, seems robust and if other F44 flights are like this, ya bilge rat, I've got quite a winner! *EDIT* - Just found t' spec card for this motor and it shows 1000' with t' Estes Nike Smoke, so me estimation was pretty spot on. I think t' Economax F44-8W is a GREAT MOTOR for this rocket! :)
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | F44-8W |
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