Flight Log - 2015-06-06 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Draconian Marauder
A "fibre" finned model. A heavy, silhouette model with multi level wings.
The build required a cleaning up many of the die-cut pieces.
| Flight Date: | 2015-06-06 |
| Rocket Name: | Draconian Marauder |
| Kit Name: | Centuri - Draconian Marauder {Kit} (5336) [1979-1981] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes C6-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 300.00 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Orlando R.O.C.K. |
| Actual Altitude: | 250.00 Feet |
At 75 feet up it turned and went nearly horizontal. Sometimes models that look like airplanes end up flying like one. Altitude was probably 250 feet.
The 12" parachute did deploy and it touched down without damage in the adjoining field.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-3 |
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