Flight Log - 2012-04-28 - Matthew Bond's Custom Rockets Solar Explorer

Nice looking kit from Custom Rockets.  Single stage with a stepped up body tube at the back end and T cross sectioned fins.

Flight Date: 2012-04-28
Rocket Name: Custom Rockets Solar Explorer
Kit Name: Custom Rockets - Solar Explorer {Kit} (10052)
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: C6-5
Expected Altitude: 700.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: MDARS

First Flight!  Nice straight boost, arcing over at the top of the climb.  Ejection charge sounded especially "strong".  Nose cone rebounded through a couple of the shroud lines so the chute was not fully deployed.  Quick descent, desert landing about 6 feet from the pad, no damage, nice flight.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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