Painted fluorescent orange to maximize visibility.
| Flight Date: | 2012-01-10 |
| Rocket Name: | Orange Blossom Special |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Hi-Flier {Kit} (2178) [2003-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Bob Francis |
| Motors: | A8-3 |
| Launch Site: | Cul-de-sac, Belvidere, IL |
Time: 4:35 pm. Temperature: 42 degrees. Clear skies. Wind blowing ~10 mph from the south.
High flight. Lost rocket near apogee. Located as it was descending. Launched toward southeast, but drifted north and landed about 50 yards north-northeast of the launch site. Daniel recovered. No damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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