Flight Log - 2018-10-06 - Matthew Bond's Estes Orbital Interceptor
A recreation o' a classic Estes kit produced from 1981-1983. Kit was built as me "backup" entry into t' classic model category from NARAM 60. T' parts were purchased from eRockets, includin' t' laser cut balsa fins, body tube, nose cone and reproduced decals.
| Flight Date: | 2018-10-06 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Orbital Interceptor |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Orbital Interceptor {Kit} (1359) [1981-1983] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | C6-5 |
| Wind Speed: | 4.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SEARS |
Strange boost, rocket started a slight corkscrew motion off t' rod which got worse as it ascended, basically endin' up with t' rocket in a flat spin and stalled out when t' ejection charge went off. Good chute deploy, short walk, arrr, recovered on t' field with no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-5 |
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