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

Build complete on August 1, 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 bilge-suckin' due t' high winds even with this four-fin design. Ya scallywag! This was due t' me own fault as I be used t' rockets with one launch lug, and this had two. Begad! Forgot t' secure second lug, and it kind o' tugged t' rocket on its way off t' launch rod. Blimey! High winds also did nay help. Avast! Six second delay be too long for t' bilge-suckin' start/decrease in altitude, and rocket ejected chute charge just before touch ground. Rocket be dented at t' top, but repairable and reusable. Avast, me proud beauty! 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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