Flight Log - 2013-09-07 - Mark Kulka's Excelsior Rocketry - Der Fat Max

Excelsior Rocketry Goony-Bash upscale of Estes Der Red Max, using Estes Fat Boy for parts.

Flight Date: 2013-09-07
Rocket Name: Excelsior Rocketry - Der Fat Max
Flyer's Name: Mark Kulka
Motors: D12-3
Expected Altitude: 400 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: ASTRE - Washington Cty. Fairgrounds

Nice boost. Ejection just a tad early. Used an oversized Nomex and a (possibly) oversized parachute, causing the bundle to have a somewhat tight fit in the rocket. Result: nose cone popped off, but 'chute failed to eject and deploy. Came in rather hard. Two cracked fin fillets, slight crimping of tube.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-3

 

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