Flight Log - 2018-11-25 - 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, me bucko, body tube, matey, nose cone and reproduced decals. 

Flight Date: 2018-11-25
Rocket Name: Estes Orbital Interceptor
Kit Name: Estes - Orbital Interceptor {Kit} (1359) [1981-1983]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: C6-5
Wind Speed: 1.00 mph
Launch Site: Turkey and GRITS 2018

Day two o' GRITS 2018.  Nay quite as foggy as day 1 but still damp and cold in t' morning.  Cloud deck estimated at 700 feet.  Nice boost, little bit o' tail wiggle under thrust, arrr, arcin' slightly durin' t' coast, out o' sight in t' clouds prior t' ejection.  Heard t' ejection charge and picked it up under chute.  Landed on t' field with no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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