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2012-08-19

Der Zwei Decker Max

Flight

The flight was not very straight.  I will try again with B engines instead of C engines.  Recovered with no damage.  This was a fun project to build. - C6-0/C6-7 - Geneseo, NY [More]

   

Core Sample II

Flight

Fun to watch!  I attached a Booster Vision to the rocket and got a decent video.  I need to reconsider the parachute: recovery was 1/2 mile down range. - Aerotech E30-4 - Geneseo, NY [More]

   

Patriot

Flight

2nd flight for my Estes Patriot.  Looks good on the pad.  The color scheme stands out. - C6-5 - Geneseo, NY [More]

   

Cowabunga

Flight

This was my rebuilt Cowabunga.  It literally screamed off the pad with an H400.  Nosecone separated at chute deployment but otherwise a great flight. - CTI H400-8 - Geneseo, NY [More]

   

2012-05-28

Patriot

Flight

Great flight.  Used a 12" parachute.  Ejection well after apogee. - B4-4 - Jamestown, NY (Chadakoin Park) [More]

   

2011-07-23

Cowabunga

Flight

L1 cert flight - went beautifully.  Chute might be oversized in windy conditions. - H152 - NYPOWER - Geneseo, NY [More]

   

Tom Rankin