Flight Log - 2013-06-16 - Eric Bliesener's U.S. army starter set

The lift off was great but the new 18" parachute didn't open, later, I realized that there was glue on the parachute, but soon I'll launch it again without glue on the parachute.

Flight Date: 2013-06-16
Rocket Name: U.S. army starter set
Kit Name: Estes - US Army Patriot Starter Set {Launch/Starter Set} [?-?]
Flyer's Name: Eric Bliesener
Motors: C6-3
Expected Altitude: 380 Feet
Wind Speed: 1.00 mph
Launch Site: Brasília, Brazil
Actual Altitude: 340 Feet

The launch was great, but the new 18" parachute didn't open, the rocket crashed and broke a fin. Later I realized that there was glue on the parachute. Soon I'll launch it again with no glue on parachute.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-3

 

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