BT-60-based dedicated altimeter tester. 18mm motor mount. Semroc BT-60 baffle. PNC-60L with end cut off so payload can extend into the NC. Coupler/bulkhead for bottom of payload section rather than balsa block (more volume efficient). Various 12-14 inch parachutes used.
Flight Date: | 2011-05-13 |
Rocket Name: | AltimeterTester |
Flyer's Name: | Bernard Cawley |
Motors: | D10-5 |
Launch Site: | BMR |
Actual Altitude: | 772 Feet |
Good ignition with copperhead. Loud flight, good deploy at about the right time. Good 'chute. Landed on hillside, so landing well above launch point. A1#1 798 ft. HH RT 767 ft. Alt 15K 750 ft (from graph). AltimeterTwo betas got false launch detect.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Apogee D10-5 |