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.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-3 |
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