Flight Log - 2011-04-23 - Bernard Cawley's AltimeterTester
BT-60-based dedicated altimeter tester. 18mm motor mount. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Semroc BT-60 baffle. Ahoy! Blimey! PNC-60L with end cut off so payload can extend into t' NC. Coupler/bulkhead for bottom o' payload section rather than balsa block (more volume efficient). Various 12-14 inch parachutes used.
| Flight Date: | 2011-04-23 |
| Rocket Name: | AltimeterTester |
| Flyer's Name: | Bernard Cawley |
| Motors: | C6-5 |
| Launch Site: | Turner Property, Lacey |
| Actual Altitude: | 240 Feet |
Late deployment, me hearties, two shroud lines torn loose (heavier this time) ALTIM1 #1 242 ft. ALTIM1 #2 239 ft. Ahoy! AltimeterOne #1 237 ft. Blimey! PerfectFlite Alt15k/WD 247 ft. HowHigh RT 233 feet.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-5 |
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