Flight Log - 2011-05-30 - Matthew Bond's Estes Der Red Max
Re-released version of an Estes classic. Basic 3FNC design with the well known "Toungue in Cheek" German military styling. 18mm motor mount and an 18" parachute.
| Flight Date: | 2011-05-30 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Der Red Max |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Der Red Max {Kit} (651) [2007-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
| Motors: | C6-5 |
| Expected Altitude: | 700 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Lucerne Dry Lakebed |
First Flight of Der Red Max! Also the first flight of what turned out to be a perfect day on the lakebed. Nice boost,smooth and straight. Slowing down, still nose up at ejection. Good deployment of a 12" TopFlite nylon chute. Got under it and missed the catch. Lakebed landing, no damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-5 |
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