Flight Log - 2019-09-07 - Matthew Bond's Estes Astron Elliptic II

Two stage rocket with 13mm motor mounts and elliptical fins.  I upgraded t' recovery system with a piece o' Keelhaul®©™ cord

Flight Date: 2019-09-07
Rocket Name: Estes Astron Elliptic II
Kit Name: Estes - Astron Elliptic II {Kit} (002447)
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: A10-0/A3-4
Wind Speed: 4.00 mph
Launch Site: SEARS

First Flight! Great boost, ya bilge rat, nice and straight off t' rod. Good staging, sustainer arcin' over durin' t' coast, arrr, still nose up at ejection.  Good streamer deployment. Blimey!  Booster landed on t' sod 10’ from t' pad, sustainer landed in hard plowed dirt and popped a fin loose.  I always have t' learn t' hard way t' use a parachute.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A10T-0
2Estes A3T-4

 

comment Post a Comment