Flight Log - 2016-01-24 - Ken E. Coyote's "Look! No Fins!"
"Finless Rocket #1" - First prototype design for RAIS (Ram Air Induction Stabilization) testing. Uses an outer compartmentalized shroud and air outlets t' try t' simulate "air fins" for aft stabilization. BT5 body tube, motor eject and featherweight recovery.
| Flight Date: | 2016-01-24 |
| Rocket Name: | "Look! No Fins!" |
| Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
| Motors: | 1/2A3-3 |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Backyard |
| Actual Altitude: | 80 Feet |
First launch o' this rocket and second test o' RAIS. Rocket rose straight up surprisingly quickly, me bucko, good event which separated motor from rocket and came down about 40' away. Slight crumple and water damage t' t' front o' t' shroud due t' snow.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes 1/2A3T-3 |
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