Flight Log - 2023-05-13 - Steve Lindeman's Expedition

The Estes Expedition is a customized futuristic rocket that is sure to draw attention at the launch field. Not your average 3FN rocket.

Flight Date: 2023-05-13
Rocket Name: Expedition
Kit Name: Estes - Expedition {Kit} (7249)
Flyer's Name: Steve Lindeman
Motors: E12-4
Expected Altitude: 1,100 Feet
Wind Speed: 6.00 mph
Launch Site: Horning's Field #2, Manchester, MI

Maiden flight. Running short on D motors so went for broke and loaded her with an E12-4. Rocket took off straight up to about the predicted 1100'. Parachute deployed at apogee and rocket drifted down range. A long walk for recovery but no damage found on rocket. Beautiful flight.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes E12-4

 

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