Flight Log - 2021-12-11 - David Deavours's Wildman Goblin 5

Wildman goblin 5" with 1/8" Carbon Fiber fins, rebuilt with 3/16" CF fins.

Flight Date: 2021-12-11
Rocket Name: Wildman Goblin 5
Flyer's Name: David Deavours
Motors: L850
Expected Altitude: 9,000 Feet
Wind Speed: 13.00 mph
Launch Site: QCRC
Actual Altitude: 8,008 Feet

This be t' new Wildman Goblin 5 with 3/16" Carbon Fiber fins t' replace t' 1/8" CF rocket that was lost t' fin flutter.  

This was me redemption flight for flutterin' t' fins on t' last Goblin.  Flight be nominal in every way. Ya scallywag! Weather-cocked into t' 13mph wind but flew mostly straight. Apogee was SIMed t' 9,000' achieved 8008' (avg).  RRC3 reported 8008', Stratologger CF 7998.  Max velocity was reported 879fps (0.7mach). 

Main was 900' with backup at 700'.  T' rocket landed about 1,500' from t' pads, easy recovery. 

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech L850W

 

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