My first cluster rocket, it has flown numerous times with only three incidences. Arguably my favorite mid-size kit, it will fly on 2 D12-3s, as well as E9s, but the E9 is not really enough "umph" off the pad. I did get to fly it on the new Estes E12-6 motors on 6/16/12 and it was a tremendous flight.
When I originally built the rocket I was looking for a catchy name and came up with "Rose to the Occasion". I painted the rocket a simple white and added a rose stencil, plus the name hand-painted in gold paint pen. Haven't seen that before or since.
The Rose has a great flight history and has been nearly flawless. Twice only one motor lit, resulting in a slow climb off the launch rod then laying down on the ground to ejection. No damage, and it was a result of my preparation of twisting the igniters. Once the parachute failed to fully deploy but it tumbled into tall grass without damage.
| Flight Date: | 2012-06-16 |
| Rocket Name: | Rose to the Occasion |
| Kit Name: | LOC/Precision - Starburst {Kit} (PK-2) [1984-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Adam Amick |
| Motors: | E12-6 |
| Expected Altitude: | 750 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Frisco, TX |
Awesome first flight on the new Estes E12-6 motors. Both lit and gave a terrific boost up into the wind. Recovered safe about 50 yards from pad.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes E12-6 |
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