Flight Log - 2020-05-17 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Centuri Vector V

Clone built using the Vector V variable fin shape, but used Estes tubes, nose cone and parts.

Flight Date: 2020-05-17
Rocket Name: Centuri Vector V
Kit Name: Centuri - Vector-V {Kit} (5032, KB-2) [1972-1981]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A8-3
Expected Altitude: 225.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: L.A.S.E.R. Groveland, FL
Actual Altitude: 225.00 Feet

Very stable.

At ejection I noticed the engine ejected. When the rocket was picked up, the engine mount was torn. The ejection tor the engine hook out of the model!

No other damage, I may have to retain the engines with a wrap of tape now.

 

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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