Flight Date: | 2007-08-25 |
Rocket Name: | Sunward Aerospace Gravity Rider 224 |
Flyer's Name: | Bob Cox |
Motors: | 2XD12-5 |
Both engines lit. Rocket went unstable about 30 feet up, did two big loops, then flopped to ground tail first, undamaged in soft dirt. Later swing test confirmed instability. MORAL: Always do a swing test BEFORE launching the first time.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | 2 x Estes D12-5 |