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 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.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-5 |
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