Flight Log - 2015-06-13 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes R2D2

This is the medium sized R2D2, the plastic body is the same diameter as a BT-70 tube.

Very well made molds, everything fit very well except for the stickers. Clear fins extend below the main body.

Rear eject engine mount, tough to pack parachute and shroud lines.

Flight Date: 2015-06-13
Rocket Name: Estes R2D2
Kit Name: Estes - R2-D2 {Kit} (2142) [1997-1998]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes C6-3
Expected Altitude: 275 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm
Actual Altitude: 275 Feet

I was concerned about the parachute, it had been sitting idle too long around the rear eject engine mount.
There was a lout "pop" at ejection and the chute opened without problems. R2 landed without damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-3

 

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