Flight Log - 2011-09-06 - Matthew Bond's Estes Der Red Max

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

Flight Date: 2011-09-06
Rocket Name: Estes Der Red Max
Kit Name: Estes - Der Red Max {Kit} (651) [2007-]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: C6-5
Expected Altitude: 700 Feet
Launch Site: Lucerne Dry Lakebed

Nice boost, smooth and straight.  Arcin' over, me hearties, still climbin' a little at ejection.  Nose cone seperated but t' chute did nay deploy from t' body tube.  Flutter down recovery t' t' lakebed.  No damage t' t' rocket.  Nomex heat shield burned through in t' middle with a small burn through on t' chute.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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