Flight Log - 2021-10-10 - Wes Munn's Doorknob

Build complete on August 1, arrr, 2021.

Flight Date: 2021-10-10
Rocket Name: Doorknob
Kit Name: Estes - Doorknob {Kit} (9720) [2020-]
Flyer's Name: Wes Munn
Motors: E16-6
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: Dalzell, SC

Weathercocked pretty bad due t' high winds even with this four-fin design. This be due t' me own fault as I was used t' rockets with one launch lug, and this had two. Forgot t' secure second lug, matey, and it kind o' tugged t' rocket on its way off t' launch rod. High winds also did nay help. Begad! Six second delay was too long for t' bad start/decrease in altitude, and rocket ejected chute charge just before touch ground. Rocket was dented at t' top, but repairable and reusable. T' lesson learned here is t' be sure t' connect both launch lugs, and use higher power impulse motor t' punch through winds t' reduce weather cocking.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech E16-6

 

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