Flight Log - 2010-12-04 - Todd Lewis's Estes CC Express

Estes CC Express™

  • Laser cut balsa fins, self-stick decals, parachute recovery.
  • Recommended engines: Single Stage - D12-5; Two-Stage: Booster - D12-0, 2nd Stage D12-7.
  • Projected altitude: 1790 ft.
  • Requires Estes Maxi™ Launch Rod.
Flight Date: 2010-12-04
Rocket Name: Estes CC Express
Kit Name: Estes - CC Express {Kit} (1302)
Flyer's Name: Todd Lewis
Motors: D12-0/D12-7
Launch Site: Mojave Desert near Randsburg
Actual Altitude: 1,750 Feet

Second flight. I think taping the camera to the rocket makes it nose heavy, resulting in an early apogee. Might want to consider using D12-5 sustainer on future camera-equipped flights. Staged properly, recovered.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-0
2Estes D12-7

 

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