Flight Log - 2014-04-03 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Taurus

An original MPC Minirocs kit probably bought from AVI in the mid 1970s. Made for the 2.25" long 13mm MPC engines, I'll fly it with the shorter Estes "M" engines.

 

Flight Date: 2014-04-03
Rocket Name: MPC Taurus
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A3-4t
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 600 Feet

I thought this one had a 1/2A3-4, plenty of engine for a BT-5 rocket on a small field. It got way too much altitude for a 1/2 A, at least 600 feet. The inset picture shows the street landing. A lot of drift even with the 6" parachute. When I got home I pu

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A3T-4

 

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