Flight Log - 2011-10-23 - Bob Francis's Orange Blossom Special
Painted fluorescent orange to maximize visibility.
| Flight Date: | 2011-10-23 |
| Rocket Name: | Orange Blossom Special |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Hi-Flier {Kit} (2178) [2003-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Bob Francis |
| Motors: | A8-3 |
| Launch Site: | Cul-de-sac, Belvidere, IL |
Adjusted launch angle to straight up. Good flight. Very high. Lost to sight on ascent, but recovered when the ejection charge made a flash in the sky. Streamer deployed. Flight carried rocket over our heads towards the south, but wind blew it back northwards over the launch site. Rocket landed about 25 yards north of the launch site. Daniel recovered. No damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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