Flight Log - 2013-05-16 - Steve Lindeman's Prowler (Blue & Silver)

This is a long sleek rocket at over three feet in length and features Glow In T' Dark decals.

Flight Date: 2013-05-16
Rocket Name: Prowler (Blue & Silver)
Kit Name: Estes - Prowler {Kit} (2156)
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: C6-5
Wind Speed: 8.00 mph
Launch Site: Francis Park - Lansing, MI


Great boost o' t' pad with rocket climbin' into t' wind. Aye aye! Parachute deployed at apogee and rocket started  a nice descent. Houston... Ahoy! we have a problem. As luck would have it, rocket managed t' fine a tree at t' edge o' field. Another foot and it would have cleared t' tree and landed in t' park field. Will check t' park t' next few days t' see if it blows down. Arrr! For now , a write off.

 Update Note:  Retrieved main body from back o' park rangers truck after a rain storm about a week later . Body tube still in good shape. Aye aye! No apparent water damage. Will need t' replace recovery system & NC. Arrr! Parachute and NC still in tree.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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