T' Estes Cosmos Mariner is a boosted glider version o' the sleek X Prize rocket plane from t' Lone Star Space Access team. T' rocket plane blasts off 250 ft. Aye aye! into t' air usin' a powerful "D" engine. Begad! Boost pod returns via 18" parachute. Avast, me proud beauty! Laser cut balsa parts. 1:67 scale.
| Flight Date: | 2007-07-22 |
| 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: | 11.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | JMRC-M.I.S. |
I must be mad t' launch this rocket in this kind o' wind but I wanted t' see this bird fly. Needless t' say as it left t' pad it weather-cocked immediately goin' horizantal about 60' above t' ground. Ahoy! Rocket hit t' ground before ejection went off shearin' off a bottom rudder and crackin' wing. Slight damage t' nose as well. Aye aye! Should be able t' repair but this is third attempt t' fly this rocket and still nay good. Will continue t' be a 'Heads Up' flight at t' pad.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-3 |
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