Flight Log - 2015-01-18 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Cadet Cruiser
Chinese made, re-labeled with Porky Pig, Warner Brothers style art.
Easy assembly, 1 1/2 hours with no painting. Too large of a parachute at 18", a 12" was substituted.
| Flight Date: | 2015-01-18 |
| Rocket Name: | MPC Cadet Cruiser |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes A8-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 175 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Schoolyard Soccer field |
| Actual Altitude: | 30 Feet |
Almost looked unstable, maybe a bad engine. The engine does extend 3/4" over rear of body tube.
At 30 feet up it was horizontal and was on the ground one second before the ejection charge went off.
No damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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