Flight Log - 2014-06-21 - Matthew Bond's Estes Der Pink Max

Estes Der Red Max kit finished with a Pink & Purple paint scheme and decal set from Excelsior for my daughter.

Flight Date: 2014-06-21
Rocket Name: Estes Der Pink Max
Kit Name: Estes - Der Red Max {Kit} (651) [2007-]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: C6-5
Expected Altitude: 700 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: C-61 DZ

Angled the launch rod a bit to try and cut down on the recovery walk.  Nice boost, smooth and straight, arcing into the wind.  Just past apogee, nose down at ejection.  Nose cone seperated but the chute stayed stuck in the BT.  Tumble recovery on the field, no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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