Flight Log - 2012-12-15 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Semroc Defender

Three engine cluster designed along the lines of the Saturn 1 series. Two 12" parachute recovery.

Originally a Centuri kit, now a retro-repro by Semroc.

 

Flight Date: 2012-12-15
Rocket Name: Semroc Defender
Kit Name: Semroc - Defender {Kit} (KV-60) [?-?]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: 3xC6-5
Launch Site: TTRA Tampa Tripoli Site, Plant City
Actual Altitude: 1,600 Feet

Really moves off the pad and reached an estimated 1600 feet on a C6-5 cluster. There was a long run then walk to pick it up, drift under the two parachutes took it too far away.

StageMotor(s)
13 x Estes C6-5

 

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