Flight Log - 2011-10-01 - Bob Francis's Skyhawker
Flight Date: 2011-10-01
Rocket Name: Skyhawker
Kit Name: Estes - Sky Hawker {Kit} (1894) [2006-2008]
Flyer's Name: Bob Francis
Motors: A8-3
Launch Site: Cul-de-sac, Belvidere, IL

First flight using new three foot brass launch rod.  Low wind blowing from the north.  Clear skies.  Temperature 56 degrees.  Launched 6:05 pm.  Low flight.  Arced over towards the north.  Parachute opened and deployed completely.  Daniel caught it about 5 yards east of the launch pad.  No damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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