Flight Log - 2023-05-13 - Steve Lindeman's Star Orbiter

Star Orbiter is one of Estes Mid-Power 29mm Pro Series II rockets. Projected altitude is 1800' on an F15-6.

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Flight Date: 2023-05-13
Rocket Name: Star Orbiter
Kit Name: Estes - Star Orbiter {Kit} (9716) [2016-?]
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: E12-4
Wind Speed: 4.00 mph
Launch Site: Horning's Field #2, Manchester, MI

Maiden flight. Unfortunately the motor man didn't show up so couldn't buy any 29mm motors. Grabbed my 24mm adaptor and loaded it with an Estes E12-4. Rocket wobbled on take off due to not having a 1/4" rod but straighten out half way up. Biggest rod they had was 3/16" and I don't have rail buttons on her yet. Parachute was just past apogee and rocket came down a short walk from the pad. No damage was found.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E12-4

 

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