Flight Log - 2012-02-18 - K Sonesen's Mean Machine
This is your basic Estes Mean Machine. The only out of the ordinary is the two tone (black and pink) paint scheme.
P.S. This the modern version with the twist-lock coupler in the middle. Makes transporting and storing it much easier.
| Flight Date: | 2012-02-18 |
| Rocket Name: | Mean Machine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Mean Machine {Kit} (1295) [1978-1998, 2007-2013, 2018-] |
| Flyer's Name: | K Sonesen |
| Motors: | E20-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 900 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SARG - Amoruso Field |
All up weight (motor included) on the Not So Mean Machine was 14.1 ounces which is a far cry from the 5.8 (without motor) ounces Estes predicts for the assembled kit.
I went with an E20 for more lively acceleration and a 30" RocketChutes number in pink (keeping with the Pink theme). Very nice boost, a bit of bonus delay that sorted itself out before anything bad happened, and the 30" chute proved to be exactly the right size for a safe descent.
Next time I'm going with the E30.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech E20-4 |
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