Flight Log - 2007-06-02 - Steve Lindeman's Scissor Wing Transport

This is a classic rocket boosted glider with revolutionary swingwing recovery and a parachute for the boost tube. 

 

Flight Date: 2007-06-02
Rocket Name: Scissor Wing Transport
Kit Name: Estes - Scissor Wing Transport {Kit} (1265) [1974-1985, 2004-2007]
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: B6-2
Wind Speed: 7.00 mph
Launch Site: JMRC-M.I.S.

Good Launch with rocket flying straight and true. Boost tube ejected properly and wing snapped into place as designed. However, rocket appeared to be nose heavy inspite of the pre-testing I did to balance it. She nosed over and did a lawn dart trick which sheared off the tail and elevator assembly, cracked the wing at the swivel point and put a small crease in the body tube. Rocket is repairable.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-2

 

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