Flight Log - 2017-11-09 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Curvlinear

A conversion from 13mm to 18mm for A8-3 and B6-4 flights. Small amount of nose weight added to move the C/G forward. All other build steps were the same.

Flight Date: 2017-11-09
Rocket Name: Estes Curvlinear
Kit Name: Estes - Curvilinear {Kit} (003231) [2012-?]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes A8-3
Expected Altitude: 175.00 Feet
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 175.00 Feet

The first launch of the Estes CURVLINEAR with an 18mm A8-3 engine. A little nose weight was added to put the C/G at the same location it had with the 13mm engine mount in place.

Arrow straight to about 175 feet. Full parachute and no damage at recovery.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-3

 

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