Flight Log - 2016-10-01 - Matthew Bond's Rocketarium Terraformer
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The Terraformer is a helicopter based odd-roc, which is formed by using three "petals" that extend down and out from the main body.  The kit is built up from 13 pieces of laser cut light plywood and a central motor tube.  The flight profile is low altitude, high drag, spin stabilized which provides an entertaining show.
Flight Date: 2016-10-01
Rocket Name: Rocketarium Terraformer
Kit Name: Rocketarium - Terraformer {Kit} (RK-1219) [2012-]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: E9-6
Wind Speed: 1.00 mph
Launch Site: SEARS

Nice and straight off the rod, seems to hesitate for a second before starting to spin.  Arcing over a little bit under thrust, still spinning all the way back to the field.  Nice flight, no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E9-6

 

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