Flight Log - 2022-06-04 - Ken E. Coyote's Estes MIRV

Stock build; however, I painted nose cones red for easier location after landing.

Flight Date: 2022-06-04
Rocket Name: Estes MIRV
Kit Name: Estes - MIRV {Kit} (2134)
Flyer's Name: Ken E. Coyote
Motors: B6-0
Expected Altitude: 325 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Pine Island NY (Metra Rocket Club)

Great first flight!  I had this in my inventory ready since last year, but never got the chance to launch.  I finally did it today and it was a great and really fun flight!  I used B6-0 so it wouldn't be too crazy. I was a bit concerned about the masking tape retention on the 2nd stage since it seemed like it made the friction fit to the booster too tight and I was worried it may not separate; however, it worked fine.  After boost, the upper ignited and everything separated. The upper parts continued higher in a swirly flight (based on the smoke trails) and landed mostly on a field, but one part landed in a gully with the nose cone in water. Luckily I was able to pull it out by using another part to hook the body and pull it over.  Everyone seemed to love it. Laughing

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-0

 

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