Flight Log - 2011-01-27 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Carded Mercury Redstone 13mm

Carded model made from online plans. Printed on 110 lb. cardstock, rolled and assembled.

Flight Date: 2011-01-27
Rocket Name: Carded Mercury Redstone 13mm
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A3-4t
Expected Altitude: 400.00 Feet
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field

Great altitude, streamer recovery. I didn't check over the model until I got back to the launcher. The tower had broken off at landing! No chance of finding it now. The wet grass did smear the printed body and fins. RETIRED! I'll print and build another.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A3T-4

 

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