Flight Log - 2016-10-01 - Matthew Bond's Estes Dark Energy
An "exotic" class design, utilizing a long, highly detailed nosecone, and "T" cross section fins which are also canted with respect to the airflow. Originally produced with an 18mm motor mount, I built mine with a 24mm, given the size, weight and additional drag from the fin design.
| Flight Date: | 2016-10-01 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Dark Energy |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Dark Energy {Kit} (7219) [?-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | E9-6 |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | SEARS |
Nice flight, Smooth, straight and high off the pad. Stalling out at ejection, good chute, minimal drift, long time coming down, seemed to hang up in the thermals a couple of times. Landed on the field with no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes E9-6 |
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