Flight Log - 2003-10-27 - Kirk Groeneveld's IRIS

This was me second model rocket, level 2, and very similar t' t' first. Begad! Have learned a great deal about how t' do it. Went very fast. Expect t' fly with an A, 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.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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