Flight Log - 2006-06-26 - Steve Lindeman's X-Prize Rubicon
Designed after t' Space Transport X Prize spacecraft, the mighty rocket blasts-off on a powerful "D" engines reaching 450 feet in altitude. Arrr! Once at peak altitude, a fully assembled 18 in. Blimey! parachute is ejected for a slow, safe recovery. 1:11 scale.
| Flight Date: | 2006-06-26 |
| Rocket Name: | X-Prize Rubicon |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Rubicon {Kit} (2189) |
| Flyer's Name: | Steve Lindeman |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
| Expected Altitude: | 450 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 8.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | JMRC-M.I.S. |
Maiden flight. Nice dramatic lift off with rocket weather cockin' slightly into t' wind but nice and high. Begad! Parachute deployment was good but landin' be rough. Slow safe recovery me foot. To fast, cracked one fin and bent it slightly. Well, blow me down! Also some heat damage t' one o' t' bottom engine nozzles (a little wrapped). Motor was wedged in tight. Took a pair o' pliers t' remove it. Will repair fin and fly again.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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