Flight Log - 2003-10-27 - Kirk Groeneveld's IRIS
This be me second model rocket, level 2, ya bilge rat, and very similar t' t' first. Ahoy! Blimey! Have learned a great deal about how t' do it. Begad! Blimey! Went very fast. Avast! Blimey! Expect t' fly with an A, matey, and 2 B engines.
| Flight Date: | 2003-10-27 |
| Rocket Name: | IRIS |
| Kit Name: | Semroc - Iris {Kit} (KD-4) |
| Flyer's Name: | Kirk Groeneveld |
| Motors: | B6-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 500 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 15.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Bob Evans Farm- Rio Grande, Ohio |
With t' loan o' an igniter and usin' club launch rod, t' IRIS flew straight and high, delayed a bit before deployment, but with favorable chute and steady wind, drifted NE t' gentle touchdown within t' field. A few additional red marks from t' nosecone were observed on t' body, indicatin' some impact after deployment. Dog Barf waddin' worked well and no problems observed.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B6-4 |
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