Flight Log - 2017-11-09 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Curvlinear
A conversion from 13mm to 18mm for A8-3 and B6-4 flights. Small amount of nose weight added to move the C/G forward. All other build steps were the same.
| Flight Date: | 2017-11-09 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Curvlinear |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Curvilinear {Kit} (003231) [2012-?] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes A8-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 175 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Schoolyard Soccer field |
| Actual Altitude: | 175 Feet |
The first launch of the Estes CURVLINEAR with an 18mm A8-3 engine. A little nose weight was added to put the C/G at the same location it had with the 13mm engine mount in place.
Arrow straight to about 175 feet. Full parachute and no damage at recovery.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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