Stock build of newer version (quick center disconnect and flies on E motors). Painted with Color shift Black to Purple to Red paint.
| Flight Date: | 2015-09-05 |
| Rocket Name: | Mean Machine |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Mean Machine {Kit} (1295) [1978-1998, 2007-2013, 2018-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
| Motors: | E9-6 |
| Expected Altitude: | 800 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Pine Island NY (Metra Rocket Club) |
| Actual Altitude: | 800 Feet |
Beautiful straight flight and good event and chute. loitered up in the air for quite a bit and just as it got near the ground, it veered slightly and landed high up (~50') in a tree in last few seconds. Arrrgh. Retrieved after quite a lot of work with minor damage from tree rash. Will fly again.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes E9-6 |
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