Flight Log - 2014-08-03 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Nike Apache

OOP - Built from a 180s era Estes kit that was never finished.

Upgraded with a removable Kevlar mount.

Flight Date: 2014-08-03
Rocket Name: Estes Nike Apache
Kit Name: Estes - Nike Apache {Kit} (1957)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Quest B6-4
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 425 Feet

This was a HOT Quest engine, the boost and altitude looked more like an Estes C6! I would guess it got to 425', too high for this small field. It drifted to the S.E., I kept saying: "Stay in the field!" It landed this side of the brick wall, no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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