Flight Log - 2012-09-23 - Bob Francis's Mega Mosquito
Flight Date: 2012-09-23
Rocket Name: Mega Mosquito
Kit Name: Estes - Mosquito {Kit} (0801, TK-1) [1971-2011]
Flyer's Name: Bob Francis
Motors: E9-6
Launch Site: Lincoln School, Belvidere, IL

Time: 8:00 pm.  Temperature: 42 degrees.  Humidity: 43%.  Wind: Calm.  Weather: Clear, nightfall.

Very long flight.  Arced towards west.  Parachute deployed, but did not open.  Rocket drifted east and landed about 100 yards southeast of launch site.  Daniel recovered.  Fin loose on impact; will need to fix before next launch.  Parachute ruined and will need to be replaced before next launch.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E9-6

 

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