Flight Log - 2011-06-18 - Paul Nortness's AIM-54C Phoenix
TLP 2.6" Phoenix. Replaced t' very soft balsa stock with 3/32" basswood. Avast! Laminated fins with self adhesive label paper. Added foil tape on inside o' body tube t' avoid scorching....that engine mount is WAY up in there!
Replaced t' paper hat nose cone with Semroc's Balsa BNC-80VE
| Flight Date: | 2011-06-18 |
| Rocket Name: | AIM-54C Phoenix |
| Kit Name: | The Launch Pad - Phoenix (2.6") {Kit} |
| Flyer's Name: | Paul Nortness |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
| Expected Altitude: | 500 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 10.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | 60 Acres, Redmond WA |
| Actual Altitude: | 150 Feet |
rocket boosted a little slow off t' pad but straight. Well, blow me down! Got about 100 feet up and it took a horizontal flight path. Blimey! Began curvin' down and finally deployed chute about 50 feet from t' ground. Arrr! No damage. Begad! Stock engine clip sucks....ejection charge kicked t' motor clean out.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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