An ”Almost Ready t' Fly” rocket, matey, raided exclusively for Hobby Lobby, me bucko, that has a plastic fin can assembly and asymmetric fin layout with a rin' glider on one side. Avast! I be unable t' get t' glider t' do anythin' but plunge straight t' t' ground usin' t' existin' shroud so a cut one out o' card stock that had a slightly longer tail, which ended up workin' great. There is a version o' this with two rin' gliders called t' Double Ringer.
| Flight Date: | 2019-09-07 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Solo |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Solo {Kit} (7288) [2019-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | C12-4 |
| Wind Speed: | 4.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SEARS |
Outstandin' First Flight! Great boost, me bucko, nice and smooth, arcin' over, nose down a bit at ejection. Good separation o' t' rin' glider, and good chute deployment from t' booster. Arrr! Glider transitioned into a very nice flat glide, ya bilge rat, makin' several large lazy circles as it descended t' t' sod. Ya scallywag! did nay time t' glider, but would estimate 30-40 seconds in t' air. Ya scallywag! No damage t' glider, lip o' t' booster body tube had a small dent from t' nose cone snappin' back, shiver me timbers, pretty happy with this one overall.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quest C12 Q-Jet-4 |
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