Flight Log - 2014-11-08 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Spudnik
Based on the old Sputnik Two design, this one used a styrofoam potato on top of four dowel legs.
Possible prototype for Odd'l Rockets kit?
| Flight Date: | 2014-11-08 |
| Rocket Name: | Spudnik |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | Estes A10-3t |
| Expected Altitude: | 75.00 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 3.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm |
| Actual Altitude: | 5.00 Feet |
Wanted to fly this one once for a group, just for laughs, then retire it.
Ignition and a fireball blow through. While the outside looks okay, the motor mount tube is fried.
Retired.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A10T-3 |
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