Flight Log - 2016-12-10 - John Kelley's Binder Design Devastator

Military style rocket from Binder Design, me hearties, slightly extended t' provide more room for main chute withought cuttin' into nose cone.

Flight Date: 2016-12-10
Rocket Name: Binder Design Devastator
Kit Name: Binder Design - Devastator 54mm {Kit}
Flyer's Name: John Kelley
Motors: J460
Expected Altitude: 3,280 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: 5995 Federal Road, Cedarville, Ohio
Actual Altitude: 3,087 Feet

First dual deploy attempt and first time buildin' a 54mm motor. Avast, me proud beauty! Some issues with installin' t' liner/liner oring/nozzle in t' casing, but a bit o' creative dialogue got it done. Ya scallywag! Flight was great until t' main deploy event. Charge went off, matey, separation occurred, main did nay deploy. Arrr! Landed on drogue in a somewhat newly plowed field (although headin' towards frozen). Ahoy! No damage noted.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech J460T

 

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