Flight Log - 2013-11-11 - Kirk Greenfield's FireHawk by Estes
Got this as a partially assembled rocket, ready for flight. Glued the Fin assembly onto the tube, straightened out the parachute, glued a launch lug onto the side and packed it with recovery wadding for first flight. Not a very heavy or substantial rocket, but it's supposed to be a first-timers thrill. Main body tube is easily crushable!
| Flight Date: | 2013-11-11 |
| Rocket Name: | FireHawk by Estes |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Firehawk {Kit} (00804) |
| Flyer's Name: | Kirk Greenfield |
| Motors: | 1/2A3-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 200 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 7.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Athens Community Gardens: West State Street Park |
| Actual Altitude: | 100 Feet |
Though the ejection charge blew, the rocket wasn't high enough to unfurl the chute, and it acted as more of a streamer coming right down again. A disappointing flight, but then I'm using up an under power engine. Repacked the chute after untangling, and tried again with an A3-4 for great success!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | MPC 1/2A3-M-4 |
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