Flight Log - 2012-11-03 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes V2

Mid sized Estes V2.

Semi Scale, I did some extra detailing on the fins and painted it in the black and white White Sands pattern.

Flight Date: 2012-11-03
Rocket Name: Estes V2
Kit Name: Estes - V-2 {Kit} (3228) [2012-]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: D12-3
Expected Altitude: 650 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Orlando R.O.C.K.
Actual Altitude: 575 Feet

I went with a single 18" parachute.

Great boost phase, then a long drift into a tree, 50 feet up! Not recoverable.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-3

 

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