Flight Log - 2021-11-24 - Matthew Jones's Alpha
| Flight Date: | 2021-11-24 |
| Rocket Name: | Alpha |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Alpha {Kit} (25) [1966-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Jones |
| Motors: | 1/2A6 |
| Expected Altitude: | 150 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Eagle River |
First flight of the Alpha on a 1/2A6-2. Flew straight up 125'-150' but the 1/2A6 was not enough motor and chute ejection happened after apogee with the chute not having enough time to open. Rocket was recovered with no damage and is ready to fly again, next time (weather depending) flight will be on an A8-3 or B4-4.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1/2A6-2 |
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