Flight Log - 2012-01-16 - Kirk Greenfield's Custom Rockets' "Freedom"
First Build: Used baby blue Krylon on fins, and danger Orange for nosecone under clear gloss. Did not have decals on rocket, but rushed the first flight on MLK day.
| Flight Date: | 2012-01-16 |
| Rocket Name: | Custom Rockets' "Freedom" |
| Kit Name: | Custom Rockets - Freedom {Kit} (10024) |
| Flyer's Name: | Kirk Greenfield |
| Motors: | A8-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 250 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | West State Street Park, Athens, Ohio |
| Actual Altitude: | 150 Feet |
First launch, on second attempt. Used homemade launch pad and two foot yard sale rod as guide. Rocket launched, nose cone separated, chute deployed, however did not open. Rocket broke off first fin glued on cleanly at root edge.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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