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Flight Log - 2015-03-22 - Bill Eichelberger's Estes - Spitfire SSI
| Flight Date: | 2015-03-22 |
| Rocket Name: | Estes - Spitfire SSI |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Goliath/Spitfire Starter Set {Launch/Starter Set} |
| Flyer's Name: | Bill Eichelberger |
| Motors: | A8-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 200 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Fabulous B6-4 Field, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky |
| Actual Altitude: | 200 Feet |
Following on the heels of Carl's Aphelion came the James Gartrell Estes Spitfire SSI. James was kind of a night owl and he and I occasionally traded PMs deep into the night. He passed away a couple of years back after a battle with lung cancer. His flying circus went up on Ebay and I tried several times to win a rocket or two with no luck. Finally picked this one up last year. I think he'd be pleased to know someone is keeping his legacy alive in some way. Fair winds, James. As for the flight, the A8-3 got it going, but it wiggled its butt the whole way up. Long drift on the stock chute, but no damage after I lengthened the shock cord.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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