Flight Log - 2018-08-10 - Matthew Bond's Estes Der Red Max

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

Flight Date: 2018-08-10
Rocket Name: Estes Der Red Max
Kit Name: Estes - Der Red Max {Kit} (651) [2007-]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: C6-5
Wind Speed: 18.00 mph
Launch Site: NARAM 60

Betwixt t' time that I loaded this rocket on t' pad and t' time it came t' launch, arrr, someone turned t' "Wind" switch from OFF t' HIGH.  It literally went from 2-3 mph t' 18-20mph in t' span o' less than 5 minutes.  After grabbin' all t' sun shades and tryin' everythin' down t' decision was made t' continue launching.  T' RSO asked if I wanted t' launch and I said no, but when they counted down t' pad next t' mine, arrr, t' LCO sent t' Red Max up.  T' rocket arced heavily into t' wind and was well past apogee and headed downhill at ejection.  Got a good chute and t' wind actually brought it back fairly close for a no damage recovery.  This was me last flight o' a very fun week at NARAM 60.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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