Flight Log - 2013-12-29 - William Marlowe's Maxi Alpha III
Mid Power Rocket built as a demo for my TARC team at their first Launch Day. They were all given Alpha III starter kits and a standard issue Alpha for their introduction to model rocketry
| Flight Date: | 2013-12-29 |
| Rocket Name: | Maxi Alpha III |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Maxi Alpha III {Kit} (001903, 1321) [1979-1985,2000,2011-] |
| Flyer's Name: | William Marlowe |
| Motors: | D12-3 |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Lincoln High School - Lincoln Alabama |
Launch was good, light winds and almost veritcal trajectory. Rockets had reach apogee and was nose down when ejection charge fired. One of the shroud line caught on the engine hook and prevented parachute from deploying. Spun all the way to the ground, only cosmetic damage.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-3 |
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