Flight Log - 2011-10-23 - Bob Francis's Hi-Jinks
Flight Date: 2011-10-23
Rocket Name: Hi-Jinks
Kit Name: Estes - HiJinks {Kit} (1907)
Flyer's Name: Bob Francis
Motors: A8-3
Launch Site: Cul-de-sac, Belvidere, IL

Flew southwest uover our heads, but rocket visible throughout flight.  Rocket could be seen spinning rapidly as it ascended.  Parachute deployed and partially opened.  Made a flapping sound as wind blew rocket northeast over the launch pad.  Rocket landed about 5 yards north of the launch site.  Daniel recovered.  No damage to the rocket despite landing on blacktop.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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