Flight Log - 2019-10-06 - Matthew Bond's Estes Dark Energy
An "exotic" class design, utilizin' a long, me hearties, highly detailed nosecone, shiver me timbers, and "T" cross section fins which are also canted with respect t' t' airflow. Originally produced with an 18mm motor mount, me bucko, I built mine with a 24mm, given t' size, shiver me timbers, weight and additional drag from t' fin design.
| Flight Date: | 2019-10-06 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Dark Energy |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Dark Energy {Kit} (7219) [?-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | E12-6 |
| Wind Speed: | 4.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Bama Blastoff 2019 |
Second motor from a pack where t' first one I used had CATO'd, so I tensed a little when t' button was pushed. Great boost, matey, smooth and straight. Good altitude, arcin' over a bit durin' t' coast, still nose up at ejection. Good chute, medium walk, landed on t' field, no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech E12-RCJ-6 |
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