Flight Log - 2011-05-01 - Jeffrey Gortatowsky's Chute Howdy 13mm

Built in about 90 minutes for a 1/4A Parachure Duration event. Aye aye! BT-50, matey, balsa nose cone, arrr, 1/64th inch plywood fins. No engine block. Avast, me proud beauty! Externally mounted kevlar shock cord.

Flight Date: 2011-05-01
Rocket Name: Chute Howdy 13mm
Flyer's Name: Jeffrey Gortatowsky
Motors: 1/4A3-3T
Expected Altitude: 175 Feet
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: Santa Fe Dam Rec Area, CA

Thought I would try again... Aye aye! tried packin' t' chute a bit differently... Aye aye! nay a good idea. Great boost. Got t' 16 inch chute out just fine... but it did nay unfurl. Begad! It just streamered in from altitude forever with one shroud line caught wrapped around it. DQ'd

StageMotor(s)
1Estes 1/4A3T-3

 

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