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: 250.00 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.

StageMotor(s)
1Quest A6-4

 

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