Flight Log - 2011-04-13 - Bob Francis's Buccaneer 1
Our first rocket launched capable of flying on D level engines.
| Flight Date: | 2011-04-13 |
| Rocket Name: | Buccaneer 1 |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Magician {Kit} (1943, 2440) [2010-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Bob Francis |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
| Launch Site: | Cul-de-sac, Belvidere, IL |
First D flight. Carried onboard video camera. Very high flight, but rocket visible throughout. Rocket drifted west to east, passing over cul-de-sac and landing about 20 yards east of the launch site. Daniel caught the rocket as it landed. No damage to the rocket. The video camera recorded the entire flight.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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