Flight Log - 2025-01-04 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Blue Origin, New Shepard
This was the first release of the kit with the slightly smaller fins.
Stability issues recalled the kit. Fins were enlarged and .25 oz. of clay nose weight added.
| Flight Date: | 2025-01-04 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Blue Origin, New Shepard |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Blue Origin New Shepard (Builders Kit) {Kit} (7315) [2022-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | B6-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 250 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Orlando R.O.C.K. |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B6-4 |
Stable with a B6-4, not so much with a C6-5.
Flew a bit south over the trees. Recovered by other club members with the pole.
No damage!
| Actual Altitude: | 250 Feet |
Estes Blue Origin, E B6-4, Orlando Monthly, January 4, 2025
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