Flight Log - 2013-03-19 - Ken Johnson's Eggbert

A minimal diameter, minimal weight rocket for lofting eggs.

Flight Date: 2013-03-19
Rocket Name: Eggbert
Kit Name: Custom Rockets - Elite {Kit} (10025) [1999-]
Flyer's Name: Ken Johnson
Motors: Estes C6-5
Expected Altitude: 500 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Biello Field Woodstock

Jumped off the pad and wobbled a bit on the way up. Nose cone came down intact but the rest was destroyed on impact. The minimal diameter rocket makes parachute deployment difficult- in this case, it got stuck about halfway out of the body tube. 

StageMotor(s)
1Estes C6-5

 

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