Flight Log - 2011-11-30 - Bob Francis's Orange Blossom Special

Painted fluorescent orange to maximize visibility.

Flight Date: 2011-11-30
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

Low wind from the southwest.  Temperature 33 degrees.  Sun set, but still light enough to see.  Launched at 4:31 pm.  Good flight.  Lost rocket on descent.  Crashed about 110 yards northeast of the launch site.  Bob recovered.  No damage to the rocket.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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