Flight Log - 2014-12-06 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes R2D2

This is the medium sized R2D2, the plastic body is the same diameter as a BT-70 tube.

Very well made molds, everything fit very well except for the stickers. Clear fins extend below the main body.

Rear eject engine mount, tough to pack parachute and shroud lines.

Flight Date: 2014-12-06
Rocket Name: Estes R2D2
Kit Name: Estes - R2-D2 {Kit} (2142) [1997-1998]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes C6-3
Expected Altitude: 260.00 Feet
Launch Site: Orlando R.O.C.K.
Actual Altitude: 260.00 Feet

Surprising straight boost with the C6-3 engine.

The loosely packed 12" parachute did open without any trouble.

Rocket landed nose down with no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-3

 

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