Flight Log - 2011-09-17 - Roger Smith's Roger Smith's Vertical Assault
Flight Date: 2011-09-17
Rocket Name: Roger Smith's Vertical Assault
Flyer's Name: Roger Smith
Motors: I284-14
Expected Altitude: 4,000.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: TTRA
Actual Altitude: 642.00 Feet

Lift-off was perfect, but at about 500' things went squirrely. The rocket suddenly turned sideways and pretty much just stopped. The drogue then main parachutes deployed. The rocket was recovered without damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech I284W-1

 

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