Flight Log - 2011-10-23 - Bob Francis's Orange Blossom Special

Painted fluorescent orange to maximize visibility.

Flight Date: 2011-10-23
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

Adjusted launch angle to straight up.  Good flight.  Very high.  Lost to sight on ascent, but recovered when the ejection charge made a flash in the sky.  Streamer deployed.  Flight carried rocket over our heads towards the south, but wind blew it back northwards over the launch site.  Rocket landed about 25 yards north of the launch site.  Daniel recovered.  No damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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