Flight Log - 2017-12-02 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Quest X-15

Built from a parts pack available from Quest.

35mm Body tube lengthened 2". .25 oz. of nose weight added.

15" Odd'l Rocket parachute installed. 

Flight Date: 2017-12-02
Rocket Name: Quest X-15
Kit Name: Quest - X-15 {Kit} (2014)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Quest Chinese made B6-4
Expected Altitude: 300.00 Feet
Launch Site: Orlando R.O.C.K.
Actual Altitude: 30.00 Feet

A Chinese made Quest B6-4 got it up to about 30 feet and the rocket turned horizontal. Someone yelled "Target Attained!".
I thought it might nose into the ground but the chute ejected about 10 feet up. Whew . . . no damage. I might retire this one . . . 

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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