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Flight Log - 2013-08-10 - Glenn Weiss's Estes Mercury Atlas
Flight Date: 2013-08-10
Rocket Name: Estes Mercury Atlas
Kit Name: Estes - Mercury Atlas {Kit} (2111) [1995-1998]
Flyer's Name: Glenn Weiss
Motors: D12-3
Launch Site: Godlewski Farms/NJ

Great slow liftoff and boost, at ejection top section came out but chutes did not eject, the whole thing tumbled down and thankfully landed sideways in the soft grass resulting only in a cracked fin. Possible weak ejection charge or chute packing issue

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1Estes D12-3

 

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