Flight Log - 2016-04-24 - Rick Barnes's Der V-3 1.85x

What we've got here is a 4" upscale of the Estes Der V-3.  Built with LOC heavy wall tubing, a nose cone from Apogee, and 1/4" birch ply fins.  The motor mount is 29mm, with a plastic Estes retainer, and the parachute is a 45" Top Flight.  This will used for a Level-1 certification flight, assuming it proves to fly well.

Flight Date: 2016-04-24
Rocket Name: Der V-3 1.85x
Kit Name: Estes - Der V-3 {Kit} (1970) [1987-1989]
Flyer's Name: Rick Barnes
Motors: G125-7
Launch Site: Torrey Farm, Potter, NY
Actual Altitude: 1,500.00 Feet

Nice flight

StageMotor(s)
1CTI 159G125-14A-7

 

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