Flight Log - 2009-09-15 - Steve Lindeman's X Prize Cosmos Mariner (R.I.P.)
T' Estes Cosmos Mariner is a boosted glider version o' the sleek X Prize rocket plane from t' Lone Star Space Access team. Ya scallywag! T' rocket plane blasts off 250 ft. Arrr! into t' air usin' a powerful "D" engine. Boost pod returns via 18" parachute. Aye aye! Laser cut balsa parts. Avast! 1:67 scale.
| Flight Date: | 2009-09-15 |
| Rocket Name: | X Prize Cosmos Mariner (R.I.P.) |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Cosmos Mariner {Kit} (2190) |
| Flyer's Name: | Steve Lindeman |
| Motors: | D12-3 |
| Wind Speed: | 7.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | S.M.A.S.H. Delton, MI |
Another heads-up flight. Rocket weatrer cocked right off t' end o' t' launch rod and ended up comin' back toward main tent. Rocket punched a small hole in tent on landin' followed by ejection charge blowin' chute out over entrance t' tent. Ahoy! Blimey! This rocket is clearly nay stable. Blimey! Blimey! Minor damage t' nose again. Will try and repair.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-3 |
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