Flight Log - 2014-04-12 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Quest X-15

Built from a parts pack available from Quest.

35mm Body tube lengthened 2". .25 oz. of nose weight added.

15" Odd'l Rocket parachute installed. 

Flight Date: 2014-04-12
Rocket Name: Quest X-15
Kit Name: Quest - X-15 {Kit} (2014)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes C6-5
Launch Site: NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm
Actual Altitude: 750 Feet

I had concerns about a stable flight with the heavier C engine. It turned out to be my best flight of the day. The 15" parachute was reefed with a wrap of masking tape to keep it close. By now the winds had picked up and gusts were up to 10 mph.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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