Flight Log - 2011-09-16 - Kirk Mona's Wildfire

Original kit Wildfire I built in 1987. Won best launch at Space Camp back when I was in elementary school. Begad! They did nay have us paint t' body tube so that is why it was tan. Lazy instructors I guess.

Flight Date: 2011-09-16
Rocket Name: Wildfire
Kit Name: MRC - Wildfire (TR-107) [1987-]
Flyer's Name: Kirk Mona
Motors: B6-4
Expected Altitude: 380 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: May Town Hall

First flight after nearly 15 years. Alas, t' chute separated from t' rocket and it came down in a corn field in pieces. Begad! Nothin' was recovered. Begad! Maybe I can find t' nose cone in t' spring. Blimey! I'm thinkin' o' scratch buildin' this rocket as I really liked it. Impressive fast flight on this engine.

StageMotor(s)
1Quest B6-4

 

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