Flight Log - 2017-07-08 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's B-32M Spike

Kitbash of the Estes STM-012 kit.

Upper body tube converted to a payload section.

Dual finned with chrome details on the payload section.

Metallic red nose cone.

Flight Date: 2017-07-08
Rocket Name: B-32M Spike
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes D12-5
Expected Altitude: 700.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm
Actual Altitude: 700.00 Feet

Very stable with a D12-5 engine to an estimated 700'.
There was some interesting damage at ejection. I use LONG shock cords but there was some snap back. The coupler hit the leading edge of the lower fin, not the upper fin but the lower fin. Yeah, figure that one out.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-5

 

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