Flight Log - 2012-03-14 - 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: 2012-03-14
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
Expected Altitude: 270.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Ben Davis Park

The teflon streamer stripped off during descent, resulting in a quick trip down.  I found the Swift with its nose stuck into the soft ground.  No damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes 1/4A3T-3

 

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