Flight Log - 2011-05-01 - Jeffrey Gortatowsky's Chute Howdy 13mm
Built in about 90 minutes for a 1/4A Parachure Duration event. Ahoy! BT-50, balsa nose cone, 1/64th inch plywood fins. Begad! No engine block. Blimey! 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... tried packin' t' chute a bit differently... Arrr! nay a good idea. Great boost. Got t' 16 inch chute out just fine... but it did nay unfurl. It just streamered in from altitude forever with one shroud line caught wrapped around it. Begad! DQ'd
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes 1/4A3T-3 |
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