Flight Log - 2021-11-24 - Matthew Jones's Alpha
Flight Date: 2021-11-24
Rocket Name: Alpha
Kit Name: Estes - Alpha {Kit} (25) [1966-]
Flyer's Name: Matthew Jones
Motors: 1/2A6
Expected Altitude: 150.00 Feet
Launch Site: Eagle River
First flight of the Alpha on a 1/2A6-2. Flew straight up 125'-150' but the 1/2A6 was not enough motor and chute ejection happened after apogee with the chute not having enough time to open. Rocket was recovered with no damage and is ready to fly again, next time (weather depending) flight will be on an A8-3 or B4-4.
StageMotor(s)
11/2A6-2

 

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