Flight Log - 2016-04-24 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Flutter-By

Had the Centuri kit in the 1970s. This one had a longer nose cone and "ribs" running down the fins for strength. I left those off and papered the fins instead, like the Centuri instructions showed.

Flight Date: 2016-04-24
Rocket Name: Estes Flutter-By
Kit Name: Estes - Flutter-By {Kit} (003013)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A8-3
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 250.00 Feet

At ejection both sections blew far apart. the tail section fell flat, almost looking like it was gliding. The upper half nosed in and fell slowly.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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