Flight Log - 2015-07-11 - Steve Lindeman's 3D MD (Mega Daddy)

Estes Big Daddy (2162) modified for 3-24mm engines, and extended by 25.5" with a 3" body tube that me AeroTech "Initiator" game packed in, ya bilge rat, plus a 4" baffled coupler and plywood fins t' make t' finished rocket 45" tall and weighin' in at 566g without motors.

Flight Date: 2015-07-11
Rocket Name: 3D MD (Mega Daddy)
Kit Name: Estes - Big Daddy {Kit} (2162) [1998-]
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: 3xD12-5
Expected Altitude: 500 Feet
Wind Speed: 8.00 mph
Launch Site: JMRC-M.I.S./Graves Farm Campground

Rocket be flown in celebration o' me wife and I's 5th Weddin' Anniversary. Avast! A beautiful flight up t' around 500' or so. Aye aye! Parachute was deployed at apogee and rocket drifted down range a couple hundred yards and was recovered with no damage.

StageMotor(s)
13 x Estes D12-5

 

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