Flight Log - 2019-12-28 - Ty Bliss's Star Orbiter
A Pro Series II model, the Star Orbiter was my first rocket capable of using 29 mm motors. I upgraded the Estes kit by adding an ejection baffle and Kevlar shock cord.
Light-weight for its size, it flies well on 24 mm D12-5 and E12-6 motors using an available Estes engine adapter and a 48" long x 1/4" diameter launch rod.
The Star Orbiter can also be flown as a cloud piercing two-stage rocket using the Estes Pro Series II booster and an E16-0 or F15-0 motor.
I can't wait for the next Club meeting to launch it with a 29 mm E16-6 or F15-8 motor.
| Flight Date: | 2019-12-28 |
| Rocket Name: | Star Orbiter |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Star Orbiter {Kit} (9716) [2016-?] |
| Flyer's Name: | Ty Bliss |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
| Launch Site: | Blue Mountain Foothills - Primary Wheat Field |
| Actual Altitude: | 400 Feet |
Great first flight using a 24 mm to 29 mm motor adapter. Nice parachute recovery.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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