Flight Log - 2015-03-09 - Ken E. Coyote's Quest Planet Probe

Stock build.  Good platform for testing wind conditions for launching saucer/odd-roc/tumbler fleet.

Flight Date: 2015-03-09
Rocket Name: Quest Planet Probe
Kit Name: Quest - Planet Probe {Kit} (1022)
Flyer's Name: Ken E. Coyote
Motors: C6-3
Expected Altitude: 200.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Actual Altitude: 250.00 Feet

Launch rod and wind check.  Got higher than expected and was actually quite fun for what was supposed to be a check launch.   Used C6-3, but it was over slushy snow, so no danger of fire.  Ejection was about a third way down, rocket fell nose down (didn't "tumble") and landed without any damage.  Note that if you use motors with ejection that the top gets a bit sooty.

BTW - This rocket has been sold in bulk and classroom lots for years now...I'm perplexed as to why there aren't any other flights/reviews.  Good rocket and great one for new or young rocketeers.  

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-3

 

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