Flight Date: | 2011-11-13 |
Rocket Name: | Big Daddy Akavish |
Flyer's Name: | Roger Smith |
Motors: | J380 |
Expected Altitude: | 400 Feet |
Launch Site: | NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm |
Actual Altitude: | 420 Feet |
For the second Akavish flight of the weekend, I didn't use the pilot 'chute.
The Akavish followed almost the exact same path as it did when launched the previous day. It arced to the left of us and was flying horizontal when the parachute deployed. With the wind dropping to nothing as the rocket floated to earth, we thought it might remain upright on landing, but it didn't.
I think the arcing into the wind is because the rocket is a little over-stable flying on the shorter J motor and because it needs a little more "oomph" from the motor. So, I think I'll flying on a bigger J motor - or maybe a K motor - next time.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | CTI 1043J380-16A |