Flight Log - 2011-10-17 - Paul Nortness's SLUF (Short Little Ugly Fella)
SLUF is a stock Estes Big Daddy. I laminated the balsa fins and added strips of balsa on the centering rings for extra strength. I thought the name SLUF (Short little ugly Fella) was more fitting for a rocket of this stature.
| Flight Date: | 2011-10-17 |
| Rocket Name: | SLUF (Short Little Ugly Fella) |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Big Daddy {Kit} (2162) [1998-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Paul Nortness |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
| Expected Altitude: | 300 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | 60 Acres, Redmond WA |
| Actual Altitude: | 300 Feet |
Perfect flight on an entirely unexpected sunny October day. SLUF blasted slow off the pad and veered slightly to the south. Ejection shortly after apogee, safe recovery.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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