Flight Log - 2021-02-06 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Quest F.L.V. (Future Launch Vehicle)

Large 18mm model with three SRBs, small fins.

Kit fins and nozzles were too thin. I beefed them up with stronger laminate layers and TTW fins.

Flight Date: 2021-02-06
Rocket Name: Quest F.L.V. (Future Launch Vehicle)
Kit Name: Quest - Future Launch Vehicle {Kit} (3013)
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Quest Q-Jet B4-4
Expected Altitude: 350.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Geneva, FL R/C Field
Actual Altitude: 300.00 Feet
The ignition of the Q-Jet B4-4 sputtered once before taking off. 
Altitude was lower than expected, maybe 300' feet with no damage on recovery.
 
StageMotor(s)
1Estes B4-4

 

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