Flight Log - 2011-03-27 - Joseph Olexa's Estes Stratocruiser
This is a balsa nosecone, three balsa fin skill level 1 rocket kit. The rocket separates at the transition joint to deploy the parachute. The kit has water slide decals. It comes with a 12 inch plastic parachute for recovery. Recommended engines are a B6-4 and a C6-5. The package says it flies to 725 feet. Decent amount of room in the lower BT55 body tube for shock cord and parachute.
| Flight Date: | 2011-03-27 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Stratocruiser |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Stratocruiser {Kit} (007215) |
| Flyer's Name: | Joseph Olexa |
| Motors: | B6-4 |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SARA |
Good straight flight and parachute deployment. However nylon parachute refused to open and rocket landed hard on asphalt runway popping one fin off and causing cosmetic damage to fins, body tube and nosecone. In for repairs, will fly again.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B6-4 |
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