Flight Log - 2013-12-22 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's Quest HL-20
Built years ago, rarely flown.
Aeroshroud body, engine ejects with streamer.
Could never get a descent test glide or powered glide.
| Flight Date: | 2013-12-22 |
| Rocket Name: | Quest HL-20 |
| Kit Name: | Quest - HL-20 {Kit} (2008) [1994-2010] |
| Flyer's Name: | Hans "Chris" Michielssen |
| Motors: | B6-2 |
| Expected Altitude: | 200.00 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Schoolyard Soccer field |
| Actual Altitude: | 200.00 Feet |
Boost was a wide spiral to maybe 200' up. A shotgun ejection popped the engine with streamer attached.
The HL-20 returned with a steep 5 to 1 glide ratio.
It did fall diagonally, the nose dipped and turned up, dipped and turned up. Not a stall but a tight wobble.
When picked up I realized why, the small nose cone was blown off the front of the shroud! It was found close by. The engine and streamer weren't found, I was too busy watching the "glider".
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B6-2 |
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