Flight Log - 2010-10-09 - Bernard Cawley's Athena PL

Estes Athena RTF modified to have a short payload section without an increase in overall length. Used coupler and ply disk from payload section option of the BMS School Rocket.  Three static ports in base of payload section.

Flight Date: 2010-10-09
Rocket Name: Athena PL
Flyer's Name: Bernard Cawley
Motors: B6-4
Launch Site: BEMRC
Actual Altitude: 425.00 Feet

Starting to rain again. Good boost. Deploy a bit late and with some force. 'Chute opened partially - burnt shrouds and some canopy meltage. Near landing with no further damage (wet grass).

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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