Flight Log - 2020-06-15 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Quest F.L.V. (Future Launch Vehicle)

Large 18mm model with three SRBs, small fins.

Kit fins and nozzles were too thin. I beefed them up with stronger laminate layers and TTW fins.

Flight Date: 2020-06-15
Rocket Name: Quest F.L.V. (Future Launch Vehicle)
Kit Name: Quest - Future Launch Vehicle {Kit} (3013)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes B6-4
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 275 Feet

Textbook launch with a bit o' drift as t' wind was already at 5 mph. Avast, me proud beauty! Estimated altitude be about 275'. Ya scallywag! T' waddin' was still inside. T' engine removed and t' waddin' blown out. You don't want any smolderin' waddin' left inside t' BT.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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