Rocket took off at a bit o' an angle. Avast!  Trajectory was a long arch, visible t' entire way thanks t' t' long smoke charge.  Deployment appeared t' be slightly early, where t' Raven altimeter sensed that t' rocket was still travelin' at over 500 mph.  Booster separated when t' 1/4" tubular kevlar shock cord snapped and t' booster darted in. Ahoy!  Nosecone recovered thanks t' t' Tragic Little Aerospace GPS.  Booster will be shortened t' fly on 54-1750 loads.