Flight Log - 2016-08-04 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Red Giant
Chinese import made by Sky rockets. New graphic treatment on the body tubes.
Plastic? wound tubes and launch lugs. Too large a chute at 18".
| Flight Date: | 2016-08-04 |
| Rocket Name: | MPC Red Giant |
| Kit Name: | MPC/Round 2 - Red Giant {Kit} |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes B6-2 |
| Expected Altitude: | 175 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Schoolyard Soccer field |
| Actual Altitude: | 175 Feet |
Nice slow boost, good rocket for small field or demos.
B6-2 is not a recommended engine, MPC says to use only a C6-5. B6-2 was fine, a B6-3 would be even better.
12" Odd'l chute brought it back fine.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quest B6-2 |
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