Flight Log - 2016-07-09 - Steve Lindeman's 3D MD (Mega Daddy)

Estes Big Daddy (2162) modified for 3-24mm engines, arrr, and extended by 25.5" with a 3" body tube that me AeroTech "Initiator" game packed in, plus a 4" baffled coupler and plywood fins t' make t' finished rocket 45" tall and weighin' in at 566g without motors.

Flight Date: 2016-07-09
Rocket Name: 3D MD (Mega Daddy)
Kit Name: Estes - Big Daddy {Kit} (2162) [1998-]
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: 3xE9-6
Expected Altitude: 1,075 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: JMRC-M.I.S./Graves Farm Campground

Launched again for our 6th anniversary. 1st time launchin' it off a rail. Begad! Best launch yet with great altitude. Unfortunately wind was t' strong and rocket drifted way back over flight line and headed for t' woodsYell. Avast! Spent over an hour and a half lookin' for it but never saw a trace o' it or t' 36" hemisphereical pink parachute that was attached t' it. Rocket is M.I.A.Cry

StageMotor(s)
13 x Estes E9-6

 

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