Flight Log - 2007-09-09 - Steve Lindeman's Big Red Prowler

Two Prowler kits combined into one rocket. Modified from 18mm mount t' 24mm. Fins are made from heavy cardboard, then covered with aluminum duct tape.

Flight Date: 2007-09-09
Rocket Name: Big Red Prowler
Kit Name: Estes - Prowler {Kit} (2156)
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: D12-5
Wind Speed: 8.00 mph
Launch Site: JMRC-M.I.S.

Rocket weather cocked into t' wind but otherwise good flight. Arrr! Parachute was just after apogee and rocket drifted a long ways down range. Begad!  After long walk found one fin lose from impact with ground. Well, blow me down! Super glued it back down when I got back t' t' van. Ready t' fly again.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-5

 

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