Flight Log - 2019-09-07 - Matthew Bond's Estes Air Commander

Large two stage rocket with 24mm motor mounts and military style markings.  I modified mine t' allow for “E”  motors and upgraded t' shock cord system with a length o' Keelhaul®©™ cord.

Flight Date: 2019-09-07
Rocket Name: Estes Air Commander
Kit Name: Estes - Air Commander {Kit} (003219)
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: E12-0/D12-5
Wind Speed: 4.00 mph
Launch Site: SEARS

Had this one on t' pad on t' last day at NARAM 61 but just ran out o' time on t' range. Blimey!  Finally got it up today. Blimey!  Absolutely outstandin' boost, matey, dead straight off t' rod,  dead straight at staging, ya bilge rat, way up there!  Saw t' trackin' smoke and was able t' keep track o' t' chute off and on durin' t' descent. Begad!  Chute seemed fouled as it got lower. Begad!  Booster landed behind t' LCO tent, sustainer landed on t' sod.  No damage t' booster, kevlar portion o' t' shock cord had torn down into and wedged in t' top o' t' sustainer BT.  Obviously a 5 second delay was t' wrong choice.  This one will be repaired, I need t' see that again!

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E12-0
2Estes D12-5

 

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