Flight Log - 2015-06-06 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Gyroc Clone
Clone of the Estes kit, made from online instructions and spare parts.
Finally got the hold down tabs and flip fins right.
| Flight Date: | 2015-06-06 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Gyroc Clone |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Gyroc {Kit} (24) [1965-1983] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Quest A6-4 |
| Launch Site: | Orlando R.O.C.K. |
| Actual Altitude: | 250 Feet |
I thought maybe a fin vane flipped early, it had a corkscrew during boost. The engine ejected and it went into a fast spin bringing it in just over the road. No damage, not even a dent in the nose cone.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quest A6-4 |
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