Flight Log - 2012-12-20 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Centuri Satellite 62SL
Built this clone from planes on www.oldrocketplans.com
The pictured antennas measured 4" long. I found out after cutting the dowels and building the model that the original issue of the kit had 8" long antennas!
Not a big deal, the art for decals is done and the model flew stable with the shorter legs.
| Flight Date: | 2012-12-20 |
| Rocket Name: | Centuri Satellite 62SL |
| Kit Name: | Centuri - Satellite 62SL {Kit} (5302, KM-2) [1973-1979] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes 1/2A3-4t |
| Launch Site: | Schoolyard Soccer field |
| Actual Altitude: | 25 Feet |
Not stable! I could watch the flight path this time and it spiraled off to the west. Maybe those antenna legs should have remained at 8" long, like in the initial kit release. A loud ejection POP and no damage on recovery.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes 1/2A3T-4 |
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