Flight Log - 2011-03-13 - Jeff Boldig's Grape Shot

Scratch built 4" rocket.  8' tall, 54mm MMT.  Weight is 8.5 lbs w/o motor.  Dual deploy

Flight Date: 2011-03-13
Rocket Name: Grape Shot
Flyer's Name: Jeff Boldig
Motors: J500G-ALTIM
Launch Site: Battle Park
Actual Altitude: 2,143 Feet

LUCKY, LUCKY, LUCKY. Main never deployed. Well, blow me down! Landed with drogue betwixt two rows o' parked cars. No damage t' rocket. Arrr! No reason for lack o' main deployment found. Battery only sources 2.2A which is low, but should have fired t' match.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech J500G-0

 

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