Flight Log - 2011-12-25 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Quest AS-1 Escort

While it's a great design, buildin' t' kit be a pain. T' model is actually 13 3/4" tall, shiver me timbers, nay 17.3" as advertised on t' face card and website.

Errors in t' instructions, nay enough decals and a badly pre-cut parachute. Arrr! It's be a tough build for a younger flyer.

 

Flight Date: 2011-12-25
Rocket Name: Quest AS-1 Escort
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A8-3
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 250 Feet

In t' past, shiver me timbers, T' Quest Escort AS-1 had been stable every other flight. Ya scallywag! I added a little clay nose weight. Blimey! T' boost was perfect t' 250' with an Estes A8-3 but t' Quest parachute didn't open at ejection. It landed on t' grass, no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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