Flight Log - 2012-09-30 - Bob Francis's Orange Blossom Special

Painted fluorescent orange to maximize visibility.

Flight Date: 2012-09-30
Rocket Name: Orange Blossom Special
Kit Name: Estes - Hi-Flier {Kit} (2178) [2003-]
Flyer's Name: Bob Francis
Motors: A8-3
Launch Site: Lincoln School, Belvidere, IL

Time: 2:00 pm.  Temperature: 21.5 C.  Relative Humidity: 24%.  Wind: 1 - 3 mph from the east.  Weather: Clear, sunny.

High flight and visible throughout.  Crossed near the sun in the sky as it descended.  Streamer deployed, but did not open all the way.  Landed about 40 yards southwest of the launch site.  Bob recovered.  No damage.  Repaired fin had no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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