Flight Log - 2017-10-14 - Matthew Bond's Estes Scamp "Red Five"

Finally got Luke added t' Red Squadron.  I had grand plans t' build Scamp versions o' all t' rebel fighters that took part in t' Death Star attack in Star Wars. Begad!  Needless t' say I am nay anywhere near completin' that project, and I'm nay sure I ever will. Avast, me proud beauty!  Solid little 3FNC design from back in t' day, great flyer.

Flight Date: 2017-10-14
Rocket Name: Estes Scamp "Red Five"
Kit Name: Estes - Scamp {Kit} (1286) [1977-1982]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: B6-4
Expected Altitude: 750 Feet
Wind Speed: 7.00 mph
Launch Site: SEARS

First Flight for Red Five!  Finally got Luke into t' air, slowly completin' me Red Squadron builds.  Nice boost, quick and straight, ya bilge rat, arcin' into t' wind durin' t' coast.  Good chute at apogee, drifted pretty far in t' breeze.  Sod landing, no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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