Flight Log - 2013-09-07 - Mark Kulka's Excelsior Rocketry - Der Fat Max

Excelsior Rocketry Goony-Bash upscale o' Estes Der Red Max, usin' Estes Fat Boy for parts.

Flight Date: 2013-09-07
Rocket Name: Excelsior Rocketry - Der Fat Max
Flyer's Name: Mark Kulka
Motors: D12-3
Expected Altitude: 400 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: ASTRE - Washington Cty. Fairgrounds

Nice boost. Ahoy! Ejection just a tad early. Used an oversized Nomex and a (possibly) oversized parachute, me hearties, causin' t' bundle t' have a somewhat tight fit in t' rocket. Result: nose cone popped off, but 'chute failed t' eject and deploy. Came in rather hard. Avast, me proud beauty! Two cracked fin fillets, arrr, slight crimpin' o' tube.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-3

 

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