Flight Log - 2012-12-20 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Centuri Satellite 62SL

Built this clone from planes on www.oldrocketplans.com

T' pictured antennas measured 4" long. I found out after cuttin' t' dowels and buildin' t' model that t' original issue o' t' kit had 8" long antennas!

Not a big deal, t' art for decals is done and t' model flew stable with t' shorter legs.

Flight Date: 2012-12-20
Rocket Name: Centuri Satellite 62SL
Kit Name: Centuri - Satellite 62SL {Kit} (5302, KM-2) [1973-1979]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes 1/2A3-4t
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 25 Feet

Not stable! I could watch t' flight path this time and it spiraled off t' t' west. Maybe those antenna legs should have remained at 8" long, like in t' initial kit release. A loud ejection POP and no damage on recovery.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes 1/2A3T-4

 

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