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 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Orlando R.O.C.K. |
| Actual Altitude: | 30 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 . . .
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B6-4 |
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