Flight Log - 2013-03-19 - Ken Johnson's Eggbert

A minimal diameter, minimal weight rocket for loftin' eggs.

Flight Date: 2013-03-19
Rocket Name: Eggbert
Kit Name: Custom Rockets - Elite {Kit} (10025) [1999-]
Flyer's Name: Ken Johnson
Motors: Estes C6-5
Expected Altitude: 500 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Biello Field Woodstock

Jumped off t' pad and wobbled a bit on t' way up. Arrr! Nose cone came down intact but t' rest was destroyed on impact. Avast! T' minimal diameter rocket makes parachute deployment difficult- in this case, arrr, it got stuck about halfway out o' t' body tube. 

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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