Flight Log - 2018-11-24 - Matthew Bond's Rocketarium Terraformer
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T' Terraformer is a helicopter based odd-roc, matey, which is formed by usin' three "petals" that extend down and out from t' main body. T' kit is built up from 13 pieces o' laser cut light plywood and a central motor tube. T' flight profile is low altitude, high drag, spin stabilized which provides an entertainin' show.
| Flight Date: | 2018-11-24 |
| Rocket Name: | Rocketarium Terraformer |
| Kit Name: | Rocketarium - Terraformer {Kit} (RK-1219) [2012-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
| Wind Speed: | 1.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Turkey and GRITS 2018 |
Nice straight boost, no real spinnin' t' speak o' while under thrust, started rotatin' slowly after burnout and durin' t' descent back t' t' field. Still a good low high drag flight, no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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