Flight Log - 2016-07-09 - 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, arrr, plus a 4" baffled coupler and plywood fins t' make t' finished rocket 45" tall and weighin' in at 566g without motors.

Flight Date: 2016-07-09
Rocket Name: 3D MD (Mega Daddy)
Kit Name: Estes - Big Daddy {Kit} (2162) [1998-]
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: 3xE9-6
Expected Altitude: 1,075 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: JMRC-M.I.S./Graves Farm Campground

Launched again for our 6th anniversary. 1st time launchin' it off a rail. Aye aye! Best launch yet with great altitude. Avast, me proud beauty! Unfortunately wind was t' strong and rocket drifted way back over flight line and headed for t' woodsYell. Spent over an hour and a half lookin' for it but never saw a trace o' it or t' 36" hemisphereical pink parachute that was attached t' it. Ahoy! Rocket is M.I.A.Cry

StageMotor(s)
13 x Estes E9-6

 

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