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Maxi Alpha

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Maxi Alpha
Rocket Name:         Maxi Alpha 
Builder: Peter E. Abresch Jr.
Rocket Kit: Maxi Alpha
Manufacturer: Estes
Motor Size: 24mm
Recovery: Engine Ejection
Electronics: None
Height: 2 feet 10 inches
Weight w/o motor: 0 lbs 13 ozs
Current Status: Ready to fly
Notes:
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Comments
Blastoff

This rocket is the larger version of my original Estes Alpha rocket that I purchased when I was 10 years old. This rocket performs well on composite motors but requires additional black powder to ensure that the parachute is fully ejected. The long plastic fins tend to flap and love to crack on landing.

Flight Logs



Date          Engine  Altitude/Ft   Location Notes
03/10/2007     Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Higgs Dairy Farm maiden flight in high winds, no damage
04/22/2007     Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Higgs Dairy Farm nice flight and recovery
07/07/2007     Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Central Sod Farm chute did not fully eject, cracked a fin, repaired
09/16/2007 Aerotech E28 1117 sim Central Sod Farm nice flight and recovery
10/21/2007 Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Higgs Dairy Farm RG III/landed in top of cedar tree, Ben successfully recovered it
11/17/2007     Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Higgs Dairy Farm chute did not fully eject, damaged body tube, repaired
09/13/2008     Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Central Sod Farm nice flight and recovery
10/11/2008     Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Higgs Dairy Farm perfect flight but long recovery walk
11/07/2008
Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Higgs Dairy Farm perfect flight with short recovery walk
02/15/2009 Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Higgs Dairy Farm nice flight and recovery for a breezy day

03/14/2009 Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Higgs Dairy Farm nice flight, rough landing
08/22/2009 Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Central Sod Farm very nice flight
09/19/2009 Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Central Sod Farm very nice flight
09/18/2010 Aerotech E28 1117 sim  Central Sod Farm very nice flight landed very close to the trees
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