Flight Log - 2019-08-03 - Matthew Bond's Estes Alien Invader

Another classic Sci-Fi design from t' past brought back by Estes.  Unique nose cone and fins make this one fun t' brin' t' a launch, shiver me timbers, plus it flies great.  Need t' figure out how t' upscale t' nose cone...

Flight Date: 2019-08-03
Rocket Name: Estes Alien Invader
Kit Name: Estes - Alien Invader {Kit} (3003) [2010-]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: C6-5
Wind Speed: 3.00 mph
Launch Site: NARAM 61

First Flight!  Nice and straight under boost, me bucko, arcin' over durin' t' coast.  Past apogee, ya bilge rat, nose down at ejection, chute was inflated but appeared t' be fouled.  Short walk, grass landing, no damage.  Nose cone had ejected through one o' t' shroud line on t' chute.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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