Build complete on August 1, 2021.
| Flight Date: | 2021-08-07 |
| Rocket Name: | Doorknob |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Doorknob {Kit} (9720) [2020-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Wes Munn |
| Motors: | E16-6 |
| Expected Altitude: | 620 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Dalzell, SC |
| Actual Altitude: | 321 Feet |
First mid-power flight for me. Used Estes E16-6 motor for first flight to test fins, stability, and other aerodynamics on the build. Worked flawlessly! Had an onboard RunCam 2 1080p camera taped with masking tape to the upper portion of the body tube. Flight was short. We all thought the chute wasn't going to deploy as it nose-dove, but chute deployed flawlessly on the way down and rocket landed safely. Many cheers from the club members! This the only time I was able to fly this rocket as rain and thunderstorms came in. There was a great risk of lightning strike as everyone's hair was sticking up from charges building up from ground to cloud!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes E16-6 |
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