Flight Log - 2011-11-12 - Matthew Bond's 1.77x Upscale Black Shadow "Blue Blazer"
Version 2.0 of the original upscale. Got 19 flights from the first one hope to do at least as well with this one. Upgrades for V2.0 include plywood fins (not basswood) and no thrust ring (not limited on motor size)
Flight Date: 2011-11-12
Rocket Name: 1.77x Upscale Black Shadow "Blue Blazer"
Kit Name: Scratch - Upscale Black Shadow {Scratch}
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: G38-7
Expected Altitude: 2,100.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 8.00 mph
Launch Site: ROCstock XXXIV
Actual Altitude: 1,986.00 Feet

Quick re-pack and re-load for flight number 2.  Nice boost, quick off the pad and arcing into the wind.  Still nose up, mostly horizontal at ejection.  Good chute, moderate drift, lakebed landing, no damage.  Jolly Logic Altimeter One on board for data.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech G38FJ-7

 

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