Flight Log - 2020-04-19 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Estes Orbital Transport Laboratory

Ted Nomura Design of the Month winner from the Estes Model Rocket News.

Short and stubby. Solar panel fins held to the body with dowels.

Gemini Titan style nose cone. 

Flight Date: 2020-04-19
Rocket Name: Estes Orbital Transport Laboratory
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes B6-4
Expected Altitude: 324.00 Feet
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 325.00 Feet

I had concerns about stability but it flew fine!

One loose fin on landing, to be expected.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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