Flight Log - 2011-04-30 - Peter Waithe's Big Nuke

T' fins feature fiberglass that is internal as well as thick fillets.  Each tube has 3 inch wide kevlar t' prevent zippering.  T' electronics bay is standard and has a Missileworks switch for altimeter operation.  T' payload tube is 27 inches long.  I have 25 feet o' tubular nylon shock cord for drogue and main.

Flight Date: 2011-04-30
Rocket Name: Big Nuke
Flyer's Name: Peter Waithe
Motors: Aerotech J350
Expected Altitude: 1,500 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: Amesbury, MA
Actual Altitude: 1,448 Feet

T' flight was picture perfect and impressive.  Recovery was perfect except for t' minor damage from havin' too much charge on t' drogue end.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech J350W

 

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