Flight Log - 2013-11-11 - Kirk Greenfield's FireHawk by Estes
Got this as a partially assembled rocket, ready for flight. Glued t' Fin assembly onto t' tube, arrr, straightened out t' parachute, glued a launch lug onto t' side and packed it with recovery waddin' for first flight. Nay a very heavy or substantial rocket, me bucko, but it's supposed t' be a first-timers thrill. Main body tube is easily crushable!
| Flight Date: | 2013-11-11 |
| Rocket Name: | FireHawk by Estes |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Firehawk {Kit} (00804) |
| Flyer's Name: | Kirk Greenfield |
| Motors: | 1/2A3-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 200 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 7.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Athens Community Gardens: West State Street Park |
| Actual Altitude: | 100 Feet |
Though t' ejection charge blew, shiver me timbers, t' rocket wasn't high enough t' unfurl t' chute, and it acted as more o' a streamer comin' right down again. A disappointin' flight, me bucko, but then I'm usin' up an under power engine. Repacked t' chute after untangling, me hearties, and tried again with an A3-4 for great success!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | MPC 1/2A3-M-4 |
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