Flight Log - 2015-01-01 - Eric's HeliCat

Stock Kit.  Parachute is a tight fit.  On the heavy side.

Flight Date: 2015-01-01
Rocket Name: HeliCat
Kit Name: Estes - Helicat {Kit}
Flyer's Name: Eric
Motors: C6-5
Wind Speed: 12.00 mph
Launch Site: Grapeland, TX
Actual Altitude: 200 Feet

This heavy bird did not get enough speed off the pad with a C6-5 and arced into the wind. Ejection charge fired just before impact.  Fortunately, it landed in soft dirt and only dented the front of the body tube.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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