Flight Log - 2020-09-06 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Tazz

BT-50 based update of the old Estes Gyroc.

Same wing fin and flaps but better rubber band hooks and hinges.

18mm engine mount eject activates fin flaps.

Flight Date: 2020-09-06
Rocket Name: Estes Tazz
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A8-3
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 250 Feet

The helicopter recovery has a good spin but descent is pretty quick, landing with an audible: "Bonk!" There was some small sand dents in the replacement balsa nose cone.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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