Flight Log - 2019-02-02 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Vanguard Eagle

Scale kit of one of the X-Prize entries.

Too many plastic parts and stick on decals. Heavy model at 3.3 oz. finished.

Smallest top capsule nozzles were impossible to hold on to. I didn't use them.

Flight Date: 2019-02-02
Rocket Name: Estes Vanguard Eagle
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes B6-4
Expected Altitude: 275.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Orlando R.O.C.K.
Actual Altitude: 275.00 Feet

Heavy model, labored launch.

Didn't notice until I got home. One of the upper fins was broken off, probably an ejection snap-back.

StageMotor(s)
1Quest B6-4

 

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