Flight Log - 2014-02-04 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's RRR Starliner

My first Red River kit.

Bt-50 main tube, conical base with small fins.

12" mylar parachute with 8 shroud lines.

Flight Date: 2014-02-04
Rocket Name: RRR Starliner
Kit Name: Red River Rocketry - Starliner DST (K-005)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A8-3
Expected Altitude: 300.00 Feet
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field


Very stable with the A8-3. The 8 shroud line parachute might lead to more drift.

On recovery there was a crimp in the BT-50 body tube.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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