My first Mid-power rocket. The larger than average-size balsa fins require careful preparation and attention to alignment to ensure straight and true flights. A dependable high flyer, I have had several flights on E12-6 motors that lasted more than 2 minutes/30 seconds from take off to touch down using an 18" parachute with a 3" spill hole. A large field and good spotters are necessities when flying this rocket on an E12 motor! (Or, accept the risk of using a smaller chute.)
Flight Date: | 2019-11-09 |
Rocket Name: | Hi-Flier XL |
Kit Name: | Estes - Hi-Flier XL {Kit} (3226) [2012-] |
Flyer's Name: | Ty Bliss |
Motors: | E12-6 |
Launch Site: | North Pasco Sod Farm |
Actual Altitude: | 1,350 Feet |
Fast straight up and out-of-sight flight. Ejection charge just past apogee. Flight duration of 2 minutes 45 seconds from launch to touch down. Landed within 500 feet of the pad.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Estes E12-6 |