Flight Log - 2011-05-30 - Matthew Bond's Estes Mini Max

Estes "Mini" version of the classic Der Red Max.  Flies on 'Mini" motors, comes with a streamer for recovery, and a nice decal set in the classic "tongue in cheek" German military styling.

Flight Date: 2011-05-30
Rocket Name: Estes Mini Max
Kit Name: Estes - Mini Max {Kit} (002445) [?-?]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: A3-4
Expected Altitude: 490.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: Lucerne Dry Lakebed

First Flight of the Mini Max.  Swapped out the streamer for a 9" nylon chute.  Nice boost, very quick off the rod and suprisingly high.  Good chute right at apogee, long time coming down, Caught it on the fly standing right next to the launch pad.  No damage.  Needs a smaller chute, streamer would be better but not on the lakebed.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A3T-4

 

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