Flight Log - 2012-08-25 - Joseph Olexa's Turbo

This is a small tube fin type rocket with a plastic nosecone and cardboard tube fins.  The diameter is .99 inches and the length is 11.73 inches.  It has a kevlar/elastic shock cord and uses the following motors: A6-4, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, and C6-5.  The suggested color scheme is a black body with a yellow nosecone.  Self adhesive decals are provided.  A 24 inch streamer is provided for recovery.  The weight is approximately 1 ounce.  The performance listed by the manufacturer is as follows:  1000' on a C6-5,  500' on a B6-4, and 250 feet on an A6-4.

Flight Date: 2012-08-25
Rocket Name: Turbo
Flyer's Name: Joseph Olexa
Motors: A8-3
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: SARA

Good flight with soft parachute landing about 50 feet from launch pad.  Great Flight!

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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