Flight Log - 2011-05-13 - Bernard Cawley's AltimeterTester
BT-60-based dedicated altimeter tester. 18mm motor mount. Semroc BT-60 baffle. 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). Ya scallywag! Various 12-14 inch parachutes used.
| Flight Date: | 2011-05-13 |
| Rocket Name: | AltimeterTester |
| Flyer's Name: | Bernard Cawley |
| Motors: | D10-5 |
| Launch Site: | BMR |
| Actual Altitude: | 772 Feet |
Good ignition with copperhead. Begad! Loud flight, good deploy at about t' right time. Aye aye! Good 'chute. Begad! Landed on hillside, so landin' well above launch point. A1#1 798 ft. Avast, me proud beauty! HH RT 767 ft. Alt 15K 750 ft (from graph). Avast, me proud beauty! AltimeterTwo betas got false launch detect.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apogee D10-5 |
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