Flight Log - 2010-07-17 - 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. Ahoy! T' rocket plane blasts off 250 ft. Well, blow me down! into t' air usin' a powerful "D" engine. Boost pod returns via 18" parachute. Laser cut balsa parts. 1:67 scale.
| Flight Date: | 2010-07-17 |
| 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: | 6.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | S.M.A.S.H. Delton, MI |
Sixth and final flight o' this ill-begotten rocket. Added more weight t' nose after re-build. Best take off so far. Rocket left t' pad in a nice slow climb before archin' over. Aye aye! Blimey! Ejection charge did nay eject boost tube and parachute. Needless t' say glider game down like an arrow. Blimey! Blimey! After pullin' glider from ground found front two inches o' nose shattered. Aye aye! Blimey! Will have t' retire this one. R.I.P. 
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-3 |
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