Re-released version of an Estes classic. Basic 3FNC design with the well known "Toungue in Cheek" German military styling. 18mm motor mount and an 18" parachute.
Flight Date: | 2011-05-30 |
Rocket Name: | Estes Der Red Max |
Kit Name: | Estes - Der Red Max {Kit} (651) [2007-] |
Flyer's Name: | Matthew Bond |
Motors: | D10-5 |
Expected Altitude: | 1,430.00 Feet |
Wind Speed: | 4.00 mph |
Launch Site: | Lucerne Dry Lakebed |
Last flight of the day, decided to send Der Red Max for a ride on an AT D10-5. Tried to light it twice with Quest Q2G2 igniters but no luck this time. I then tried an AT verison of the Quest igniter, but the Estes launch controller wouldn't light it. Finally I hooked up both my Estes launch controllers to the same igniter and held the buttons down on both of them. After 2-3 seconds the Max roared of the pad. Only down side was that it took both hands to launch so no pics. Awesome boost, dead straight and super high. Looked like it was still climbing at ejection. Good chute, long time coming down, short walk, lakebed landing, no damage. My most productive day launching rockets ever. I launched every rocket I had (28) on a total of 40 flights with one popped fin and one KIA. The winds were still light when I left but I had run out of water and was getting a little baked. Helluva Day!
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Apogee D10-5 |
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