Flight Log - 2013-10-19 - Mark Rose's Wildman Darkstar

Built bone stock.  Aeropack motor retainer. 

Flight Date: 2013-10-19
Rocket Name: Wildman Darkstar
Kit Name: Wildman Rocketry - Dark Star Jr {Kit}
Flyer's Name: Mark Rose
Motors: Aerotech J510W
Expected Altitude: 8,700 Feet
Wind Speed: 4.00 mph
Launch Site: Tripoli Vegas
Actual Altitude: 200 Feet

Fantastic CATO about half a second after clearin' t' rail...looks like t' liner cracked and comprimised t' casing.  Fin can is actually repairable--it will fly again.  Aerotech covered t' motor and relaod without complaint--kudos t' them, I had replacements within a week o' t' CATO!

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech J510

 

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