Flight Log - 2014-04-03 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Taurus

An original MPC Minirocs kit probably bought from AVI in t' mid 1970s. Aye aye! Made for t' 2.25" long 13mm MPC engines, I'll fly it with t' shorter Estes "M" engines.

 

Flight Date: 2014-04-03
Rocket Name: MPC Taurus
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A3-4t
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 600 Feet

I thought this one had a 1/2A3-4, plenty o' engine for a BT-5 rocket on a small field. It got way too much altitude for a 1/2 A, at least 600 feet. T' inset picture shows t' street landing. A lot o' drift even with t' 6" parachute. Begad! When I got home I pu

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A3T-4

 

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