Flight Log - 2011-06-19 - Mark Kulka's Excelsior Rocketry - Der Fat Max
Excelsior Rocketry Goony-Bash upscale o' Estes Der Red Max, arrr, usin' Estes Fat Boy for parts.
| Flight Date: | 2011-06-19 |
| Rocket Name: | Excelsior Rocketry - Der Fat Max |
| Flyer's Name: | Mark Kulka |
| Motors: | F12-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,000 Feet |
| Launch Site: | St. Albans, VT |
Weathercocked a bit in t' gusty wind, ya bilge rat, but still got great altitude. Used a 12" nylon chute this time, which didn't fully fill. Faster descent with less drift. Ahoy! Landed in plowed part o' field. Avast, me proud beauty! No damage. Motor retained with a zip tie - it worked well!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech F12-3 |
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