Flight Log - 2012-04-29 - Hank Helmen's Estes Fat Boy
| Flight Date: | 2012-04-29 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes Fat Boy |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Fat Boy {Kit} (1273, 2139) [1997-2005] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hank Helmen |
| Motors: | B6-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 243 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 4.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | The field |
| Actual Altitude: | 152 Feet |
Slow boost followed by what seemed like for ever before ejection charge fired. Rocket was pointed straight down and going fast when parachute finally opened. Speed broke two of the parachute's shroud lines! Slight damage, one fin loose!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quest B6-4 |
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