Flight Log - 2015-05-30 - Steve Lindeman's D-Region Tomahawk

This awesome D and E engine rocket is a 1:5 scale model of NASA’s soundin' rocket that was launched t' t' D layer of the ionosphere in 1968.

Flight Date: 2015-05-30
Rocket Name: D-Region Tomahawk
Kit Name: Estes - D-Region Tomahawk {Kit} (2037) [2007-2014]
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: E9-4
Expected Altitude: 780 Feet
Wind Speed: 6.00 mph
Launch Site: JMRC-M.I.S./Graves Farm Campground

Last flight o' t' day as rain was comin' back in. Ya scallywag! Nice high, straight flight. Parachute deployed at apogee and rocket drifted down range about 100 yards or so. Popped one fin off on landin' but no other damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E9-4

 

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