Flight Log - 2016-10-01 - Matthew Bond's Estes Dark Energy

An "exotic" class design, utilizing a long, highly detailed nosecone, and "T" cross section fins which are also canted with respect to the airflow.  Originally produced with an 18mm motor mount, I built mine with a 24mm, given the size, weight and additional drag from the fin design.

Flight Date: 2016-10-01
Rocket Name: Estes Dark Energy
Kit Name: Estes - Dark Energy {Kit} (7219) [?-]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: E9-6
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: SEARS

Nice flight, Smooth, straight and high off the pad.  Stalling out at ejection, good chute, minimal drift, long time coming down, seemed to hang up in the thermals a couple of times.  Landed on the field with no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E9-6

 

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