Flight Log - 2024-12-08 - Jeff Curtis's Dragon Rocketry Fat Boy XL
Flight Date: 2024-12-08
Rocket Name: Dragon Rocketry Fat Boy XL
Flyer's Name: Jeff Curtis
Motors: Aerotech G78G-8
Expected Altitude: 1,091 Feet
Launch Site: Pence Indiana
Wind Speed: 13.00 mph
Wind Direction: From the SW
Temperature: 55 F

I put together t' G78 LMS motor and removed 4 seconds from t' delay, leavin' 6 seconds. Begad! I also used an Aeropack 29-38 adapter.. Begad! This worked out pretty well as ejection occurred close t' apogee. Ya scallywag! I had a chute release set t' open t' parachute at 300'. Arrr! Weighin' 2lb 6 oz, it dropped like a rock and caused quite a jolt t' t' rocket when t' parachute opened. T' shock cord broke out about a 2" section from t' shoulder o' t' 3D printed nose cone.


T' biggest is though was t' cap o' t' retainer was missin' along with me Aeropack adapter when I recovered t' rocket. Well, blow me down! I can only surmise I didn't get t' retainer cap tightened. Fortunately, me hearties, it did push out t' chute.




   

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