Flight Log - 2014-08-09 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Quest Stiletto

Big Shrox design built with a Quest 35mm tube and Nike Smoke nose cone.

I upgraded the engine mount to a 24mm and added .60 oz. of clay weight to the nose for stability.

Flight Date: 2014-08-09
Rocket Name: Quest Stiletto
Kit Name: Quest - Stiletto {Kit}
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes D12-5
Launch Site: NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm
Actual Altitude: 850 Feet

At ejection the parachute didn't fully open. It landed on the grass without damage. There was no melting of the parachute, the 1/4" wide shock cord was tangled around the chute.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-5

 

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