Flight Log - 2011-05-30 - Matthew Bond's Estes Der Red Max

Re-released version o' an Estes classic. Basic 3FNC design with t' well known "Toungue in Cheek" German military styling. 18mm motor mount and an 18" parachute.

Flight Date: 2011-05-30
Rocket Name: Estes Der Red Max
Kit Name: Estes - Der Red Max {Kit} (651) [2007-]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: C6-5
Expected Altitude: 700 Feet
Launch Site: Lucerne Dry Lakebed

First Flight o' Der Red Max!  Also t' first flight o' what turned out t' be a perfect day on t' lakebed.  Nice boost,smooth and straight.  Slowin' down, still nose up at ejection.  Good deployment o' a 12" TopFlite nylon chute.  Got under it and missed t' catch.  Lakebed landing, no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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