Flight Log - 2016-01-16 - 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: 2016-01-16
Rocket Name: Estes Dark Energy
Kit Name: Estes - Dark Energy {Kit} (7219) [?-]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: D12-5
Wind Speed: 3.00 mph
Launch Site: SEARS

First flight of this nice Estes kit.  Nice straight boost, love the long burn of the D-12 motor.  Still nose up, not quite done climbing at ejection.  Good chute, minimal drift, landed on the field, no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-5

 

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