Flight Log - 2012-02-01 - Dean Booth's Estes 220 Swift - motor mount mod (2)
Modified for rear ejection - thrust ring installed in BT, kevlar shock cord attached to interior tip of NC. Cut 13 motors to 1.25 inches, attach screw eye for flight.
| Flight Date: | 2012-02-01 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes 220 Swift - motor mount mod (2) |
| Kit Name: | Estes - 220 Swift {Kit} (810) [2003-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Dean Booth |
| Motors: | Estes 1/4A3-3T |
| Wind Speed: | 3.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Ben Davis Park |
I loaded up a teflon tape streamer and shortened 1/4A motor. Heard a loud pop at ejection. Rear ejection worked but the streamer was melted / mashed into an glob. 7 seconds duration, remained visible throughout.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes 1/4A3T-3 |
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