Flight Log - 2012-06-30 - Bob Francis's Mosquito
Flight Date: 2012-06-30
Rocket Name: Mosquito
Kit Name: Estes - Mosquito {Kit} (0801, TK-1) [1971-2011]
Flyer's Name: Bob Francis
Motors: 1/2A3-4
Launch Site: Lincoln School, Belvidere, IL

Time: 2:28 pm.  Temperature: 100 degrees.  Wind: 5 - 10 mph gusts from the west.  Weather: Clear and sunny.

Very fast and high flight.  Lost rocket during ascent.  Smoke trail suggested rocket flew towards the northwest, but Daniel recovered rocket at 140 degrees, about 40 yards from the launch site.  No damage.  Engine had ejected as planned, but unable to locate engine for proper disposal.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes 1/2A3T-4

 

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