Flight Log - 2019-08-02 - 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: 2019-08-02
Rocket Name: Estes Orbital Interceptor
Kit Name: Estes - Orbital Interceptor {Kit} (1359) [1981-1983]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: C6-5
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: NARAM 61

Rocket went unstable after clearin' t' rod, did several low loopy-flips and ended up pointed down, shiver me timbers, strikin' t' tarmac shortly after motor burnout. Avast!  Significant damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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