Flight Log - 2012-01-10 - Bob Francis's Orange Blossom Special

Painted fluorescent orange to maximize visibility.

Flight Date: 2012-01-10
Rocket Name: Orange Blossom Special
Kit Name: Estes - Hi-Flier {Kit} (2178) [2003-]
Flyer's Name: Bob Francis
Motors: A8-3
Launch Site: Cul-de-sac, Belvidere, IL

Time: 4:35 pm.  Temperature: 42 degrees.  Clear skies.  Wind blowing ~10 mph from the south.

High flight.  Lost rocket near apogee.  Located as it was descending.  Launched toward southeast, but drifted north and landed about 50 yards north-northeast of the launch site.  Daniel recovered.  No damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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