Flight Log - 2011-08-27 - Douglas Hurstell's Big Bertha
| Flight Date: | 2011-08-27 |
| Rocket Name: | Big Bertha |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Big Bertha {Kit} (1948, 23, 7007) |
| Flyer's Name: | Douglas Hurstell |
| Motors: | B6-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 200 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 11.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Evansville State Hospital Park soccer fields |
| Actual Altitude: | 75 Feet |
The B6-4 is really underpowered for the Big Bertha. She weathercocked, nosed over after apogee and was 10' from the ground when the 'chute opened. Very hard landing, but no damage, so I loaded up a C6-3 (I know she flies well on these)
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B6-4 |
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