Flight Log - 2011-06-04 - SteveL's Nike Apache

T' Nike section has trought t' wall 1/4" ply fins, sanded t' t' Nike diamond shape.  Scratch made balsa transition section and nose cone, both coated with 2 coats o' epoxy t' harden t' balsa. Apache section has 1/8" ply fins with 3ozs o' nose weight added.

Flight Date: 2011-06-04
Rocket Name: Nike Apache
Flyer's Name: SteveL
Motors: G64-10
Wind Speed: 8.00 mph
Launch Site: Home

Good flight, matey, t' rocket went straight up, me hearties, no spinnin' or weather cocking.  This be a test flight before finnal paint job t' check t' nose wieght.  T' recovery on a 30" nylon chute was good.   Delay on t' motor was a little long.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech G64-10

 

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