Flight Log - 2015-12-12 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's 3" Dia. School Rocket

New large scale school rocket from BMS/Mercury Engineering. I did the instructions for Bill Saindon of BMS.

Flight Date: 2015-12-12
Rocket Name: 3" Dia. School Rocket
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes D12-3
Expected Altitude: 350.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 8.00 mph
Launch Site: NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm
Actual Altitude: 350.00 Feet

Arrow straight, no turn during boost.

At ejection the Kevlar dord broke through the plywood centering ring. Nose cone came down on parachute, body tube nosed in and hit hard, 1" into the soil. No crimping of the body tube! 

Will have to do a LOC style shock cord mount now.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-3

 

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