Flight Log - 2011-06-18 - Dale Marshall's Nike Smoke 2

A great version of this venerable rocket design. Easy to build and great to fly.

Flight Date: 2011-06-18
Rocket Name: Nike Smoke 2
Flyer's Name: Dale Marshall
Motors: A8-3
Wind Speed: 15.00 mph
Launch Site: Alamo Rocketeers

BIG mistake using this small engine in this rocket. Used it because of the winds we had, but the rocket only went up about 40' before crashing to the ground and breaking a fin.  Burned the parachute too.  It's a great rocket but you just cannot use a small engine in it because of the weight.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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