Flight Log - 2015-03-10 - Ken E. Coyote's *Break-Apart* ACME Spitfire (Custom Mod)

Custom mod of ACME Spitfire for Break-away action.  Fun build!  Each section of the rocket "Breaks Apart" and is attached to a Kevlar line.  I've also made it so that the launch rod fits right through the middle of the rocket rather than outside launch lugs/standoffs.  

3/20/15 - Added Chenille Stem Wile E. Coyote as a finishing touch. Not bad for my first try at "pipe cleaner art" if I say so myself! :)

Flight Date: 2015-03-10
Rocket Name: *Break-Apart* ACME Spitfire (Custom Mod)
Kit Name: FlisKits - A.C.M.E. Spitfire {Kit} (SP007)
Flyer's Name: Ken E. Coyote
Motors: C11-3
Expected Altitude: 250.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Actual Altitude: 250.00 Feet

Added Will E. Coyote to body of rocket!

Another good flight!  Rocket seemed to veer away from the wind a bit off the rod.  At apogee, it didn't separate completely (C11s seem to not have enough "oomph"...will try D12-3s once I get more); however top 2 sections and bottom did separate and top black streamer came out (second streamer didn't).  Came down in a mess of black streamer and rocket body parts, which was actually what I was aiming for! =D  No damage, so another successful flight.  

Flight grounds are now too wet for further launches, so I'll have to wait until my club range opens.  Looking forward to flying this again! 

 

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C11-3

 

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