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2012-02-18 Bill Eichelberger's Hercules

Flight Date:2012-02-18
Rocket Name:Bill Eichelberger's Hercules
Kit:FSI - Hercules (1020) [1987-1994]
Flyer:Bill Eichelberger
Motors:E9-6
Launch Site:TORC Field, South Charleston, Ohio

Windcocked, flew great, then bonus delay kicked in.  This caused the parachute to strip, which caused a nose blow recovery.  One fin was damaged when it landed on a cornstalk.  Recovery took a while because I painted it corn color.

Motors:

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E9-6

 

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