Flight Log - 2013-05-16 - Steve Lindeman's Prowler (Blue & Silver)

This is a long sleek rocket at over three feet in length and features Glow In The Dark decals.

Flight Date: 2013-05-16
Rocket Name: Prowler (Blue & Silver)
Kit Name: Estes - Prowler {Kit} (2156)
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: C6-5
Wind Speed: 8.00 mph
Launch Site: Francis Park - Lansing, MI


Great boost of the pad with rocket climbing into the wind. Parachute deployed at apogee and rocket started  a nice descent. Houston... we have a problem. As luck would have it, rocket managed to fine a tree at the edge of field. Another foot and it would have cleared the tree and landed in the park field. Will check the park the next few days to see if it blows down. For now , a write off.

 Update Note:  Retrieved main body from back of park rangers truck after a rain storm about a week later . Body tube still in good shape. No apparent water damage. Will need to replace recovery system & NC. Parachute and NC still in tree.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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