Flight Log - 2020-02-22 - Bill Eichelberger's Fishhead Rocketry - Satellite Interceptor XL

BT-55 upscale of the Estes Satellite Interceptor.

Flight Date: 2020-02-22
Rocket Name: Fishhead Rocketry - Satellite Interceptor XL
Kit Name: Estes - Satellite Interceptor {Kit} (1296, 3027) [1978-1982]
Flyer's Name: Bill Eichelberger
Motors: D12-5
Expected Altitude: 750.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 14.00 mph
Launch Site: WSR Cornfield, Cedarville, OH
Actual Altitude: 750.00 Feet

Flight was perfect, probably the best of the day for me, but broke a fin on recovery.  Easily repaired.  Best part came when I was taking it to the flightline and was approached by a kid with an Estes Crossbow SST. He was shocked to realize that mine was just a larger version of his.  

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-5

 

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