Not at all your typical 4FNC rocket and not at all like the original (0895) from the early 90's.
Flight Date: | 2015-10-10 |
Rocket Name: | Solar Warrior (3225) |
Kit Name: | Estes - Solar Warrior {Kit} (3225) |
Flyer's Name: | Steve Lindeman |
Motors: | D12-5 |
Expected Altitude: | 925 Feet |
Wind Speed: | 7.00 mph |
Launch Site: | JMRC-M.I.S./Graves Farm Campground |
Maiden flight. Rocket was on pad five. Rocket ripped off the pad straight and fast climbing to at least 900' by my guess. Parachute deployed at apogee and rocket started a long slow descent for a medium walk down field for a recovery with no damage. Beautiful 1st flight.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Estes D12-5 |