Flight Log - 2021-08-28 - David Deavours's Punisher 4
Wildman Punisher 4
Blue Tube
| Flight Date: | 2021-08-28 |
| Rocket Name: | Punisher 4 |
| Flyer's Name: | David Deavours |
| Motors: | J540R |
| Expected Altitude: | 3,500 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 10.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Richard Bong Recreation Area |
| Actual Altitude: | 3,556 Feet |
First flight / shakedown for t' Wildman Punisher 4.
Very hot day for Wisconsin!
Flight was great with two exceptions.
1. Begad! Blimey! T' primary altimeter failed t' fire t' Main charge at 800' (T' secondary altimeter fired t' backup at 500')
2. T' 50' recon chute got reefed by t' Nomex blanket and t' final rate was 45fps which was 20fps faster than expected. No damage t' rocket.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech J540R |
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