Flight Log - 2011-12-03 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Duh! Phantom (Scratch Design)
The Phantom reference is from the old Estes Phantom demonstration rocket. The Estes Phantom was transparent to see the inside components of a model rocket.
For this rocket, the labeling idea came off a post on a rocketry forum where a picture of a full size jet liner was attached. Instead of the standard paint, the outside of the plane was labeled: "Pilot Inside" ,"Engine" and "Wheels below!".
I took it a step further adding some descriptions inspired by the stickers from the old GooneyBird kits. These decals say "Nerd Bird", "Wadding?" and "Pointy End Up".
Flight Date: 2011-12-03
Rocket Name: Duh! Phantom (Scratch Design)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes B6-4
Expected Altitude: 400.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 15.00 mph
Launch Site: Orlando R.O.C.K.

Good straight boost and reefed parachute deployed at apogee. Still a lot of drift and landed low in the trees on the West side of the field. Recovered without damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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