Flight Log - 2018-09-08 - Steve Lindeman's D-Region Tomahawk

This awesome D and E engine rocket is a 1:5 scale model of NASA’s sounding rocket that was launched to the D layer of the ionosphere in 1968.

Flight Date: 2018-09-08
Rocket Name: D-Region Tomahawk
Kit Name: Estes - D-Region Tomahawk (2037) {Kit} (2037) [2007-2014]
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: E12-4
Wind Speed: 15.00 mph
Launch Site: JMRC-M.I.S./Graves Farm Campground

Last flight for the day due to wind. Should not have launched. Rocket weather cocked badly again but got some decent altitude. At ejection shock cord snapped and body tube came in ballistic way down range. NC drifted back in the opposite direction for a very, very long walk. On recovery of main part of rocket, top half is crushed down to baffle. Also popped two fins off. Will try to rebuild and fly again if I can find parts for this OOP rocket. 

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E12-4

 

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