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Flight Log - 2006-06-26 - Steve Lindeman's X-Prize Rubicon
Designed after the Space Transport X Prize spacecraft, the mighty rocket blasts-off on a powerful "D" engines reaching 450 feet in altitude. Once at peak altitude, a fully assembled 18 in. parachute is ejected for a slow, safe recovery. 1:11 scale.
| Flight Date: | 2006-06-26 |
| Rocket Name: | X-Prize Rubicon |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Rubicon {Kit} (2189) |
| Flyer's Name: | Steve Lindeman |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
| Expected Altitude: | 450 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 8.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | JMRC-M.I.S. |
Maiden flight. Nice dramatic lift off with rocket weather cocking slightly into the wind but nice and high. Parachute deployment was good but landing was rough. Slow safe recovery my foot. To fast, cracked one fin and bent it slightly. Also some heat damage to one of the bottom engine nozzles (a little wrapped). Motor was wedged in tight. Took a pair of pliers to remove it. Will repair fin and fly again.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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