Flight Log - 2012-07-01 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Semroc Batrok

Centuri design from t' 1960s designed durin' t' TV Batman craze. Arrr! I finished mine like t' Adam West Batman costume, me hearties, complete with a yellow ulility belt band on t' nose block coupler. This model hangs upside down durin' recovery so t' fins don't get tangled in t' shroul lines at ejection.

Flight Date: 2012-07-01
Rocket Name: Semroc Batrok
Kit Name: Semroc - Bat Rok {Kit} (KV-53)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A3-4t
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 375 Feet

Landed in low tree in landscaped street berm. Well, blow me down! Keelhaul®©™ and shock separated when I tried t' pull it down. Came back later with an expandable rod t' pull down payload section and parachute.

StageMotor(s)
1MPC A3-M-4

 

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