Estes Big Daddy (2162) modified for 3-24mm engines, ya bilge rat, and extended by 25.5" with a 3" body tube that me AeroTech "Initiator" game packed in, plus a 4" baffled coupler and plywood fins t' make t' finished rocket 45" tall and weighin' in at 566g without motors.
| Flight Date: | 2014-07-05 |
| Rocket Name: | 3D MD (Mega Daddy) |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Big Daddy {Kit} (2162) [1998-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Steve Lindeman |
| Motors: | 3xE9-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,036 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 7.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | JMRC-M.I.S./Graves Farm Campground |
Second flight for this rocket. Begad! Blimey! Loaded her up with 3 E9-4's and took her out t' t' pad. When t' countdown was given all 3 motors lit and she raced into t' sky straight up t' about 1000' or so. Wish I had an altimeter t' verify. Parachute be again at apogee and rocket drifted even further than before. Begad! Blimey! Had a good half mile hike and a fence t' jump for recovery. Outside o' some minor smoke discoloration around t' bottom and fins and some blisterin' o' paint on inside o' tube around motor mount, no futher damage.
Note: While both flights were a success I realize now that t' round 36" parachute that I have in it is too large and need t' downsize t' a 30" unless I want t' keep chasin' it in anythin' but a calm sky.
2nd Note: Rerunning sims confirms that I need to downsize to a 30" parachute.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 x Estes E9-4 |
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