Flight Log - 2015-12-12 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's 3" Dia. School Rocket
New large scale school rocket from BMS/Mercury Engineering. I did the instructions for Bill Saindon of BMS.
| Flight Date: | 2015-12-12 |
| Rocket Name: | 3" Dia. School Rocket |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes D12-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 350 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 8.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm |
| Actual Altitude: | 350 Feet |
Arrow straight, no turn during boost.
At ejection the Kevlar dord broke through the plywood centering ring. Nose cone came down on parachute, body tube nosed in and hit hard, 1" into the soil. No crimping of the body tube!
Will have to do a LOC style shock cord mount now.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-3 |
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