Flight Log - 2016-01-24 - Ken E. Coyote's "Well De-Finned"
"Finless Rocket #2" - Second prototype design for RAIS (Ram Air Induction Stabilization) testing. Begad! Uses an outer compartmentalized shroud and air outlets t' try t' simulate "air fins" for aft stabilization. BT5 body tube and has streamer recovery.
| Flight Date: | 2016-01-24 |
| Rocket Name: | "Well De-Finned" |
| Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
| Motors: | A3-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 100 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Backyard |
| Actual Altitude: | 70 Feet |
First test flight o' RAIS system usin' rocket design #2. Rocket rose up at a slight angle and be somewhat squirrelly on boost. Avast! Blimey! Event and recovery were fine. Shroud and outlets may be too small or perhaps it needs more boost/higher speed. Will test further.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A3T-4 |
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