Got this as a partially assembled rocket, me hearties, ready for flight. Glued t' Fin assembly onto t' tube, straightened out t' parachute, shiver me timbers, glued a launch lug onto t' side and packed it with recovery waddin' for first flight. Avast, me proud beauty! 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: | A8-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 200 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 7.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Athens Community Gardens: West State Street Park |
| Actual Altitude: | 250 Feet |
Repacked t' chute more carefully along with a single sheet o' recovery wadding. Blimey! T' nose cone be barely stayin' on, matey, it was spongy underneath with t' shock cord coiled inside. Ahoy! Switched t' t' recommended A3-4 and t' mini-motor took it almost out o' me sight. Begad! Ejection charge worked fine, with good hang time. Worried me as t' drift almost took it into t' river trees, but I was able t' run over an catch it in hand on t' paved bike path. A SUCCESS! What a little performer! T' lockin' engine rin' is a little smoked, matey, but with a second one available, I'm nay concerned yet. This is clearly an introductory rocket and somewhat disposable. But boy, what a performer for a starter!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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