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2012-05-27

x-celerator

Flight

Do no use t' K-261 long burn.  There be nay enought thrust off t' pad t' be safe.  This flight hit a wind shear at about 700' it turn horizontal t' nose down.  T' apogee charge blew while it was under thrust and shredded t' drouge.  For some reason t' main also failed, ... [More]

2012-02-27

Rocketry Warehouse - X-Celerator

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2012-02-19

Little Dog Dual Deploy (4)

Flight

Great launch.  Due t' t' wind it weather cocked quite a bit costin' me quite a bit o' altitude.  I did nay use a drogue, me hearties, and just split t' rocket.  T' main chute failed, but no damage was done.  This is one tough rocket!  T' image on this log be from a prior flight at ... [More]

2011-04-02

Ariel

Flight

Level 2 certification flight.  T' rocket hit a gust at about 300 feet, and weather cocked, ya bilge rat, costin' quite a bit o' altitude.  T' 16 second delay was also late as a result.  Otherwise perfect flight! - J280 - Hudson Ranch [More]