Flight Log - 2015-07-19 - Aaron J. Grier's skywinder

a long time in the making, this kit was given to me by my (now) wife and hibernated until recently.

Flight Date: 2015-07-19
Rocket Name: skywinder
Kit Name: Estes - Skywinder {Kit} (2077) [1993-2002]
Flyer's Name: Aaron J. Grier
Motors: B4-2
Expected Altitude: 125.00 Feet
Launch Site: Clinton Park
Actual Altitude: 125.00 Feet

great flight up, stable launch.  nose cone detached on ejection charge, and helicopter blades did not deploy.  main body tube was bent, but all parts were recovered.  if I can find replacement parts, I will try to fly again.  I want to see some helicopter recovery action!

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B4-2

 

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