Flight Log - 2015-05-02 - Mike Caplinger's x51lite

Started out as a semi-scale version of the X-51A Waverider, but evolved into a simple 3FNC with a 4-inch first stage with 54mm MMT and a dual-deploy 3-inch upper stage with a 38mm MMT.

 

Flight Date: 2015-05-02
Rocket Name: x51lite
Flyer's Name: Mike Caplinger
Motors: I357/I236
Launch Site: Holtville Airport
Actual Altitude: 5,789.00 Feet

Telemega test flight with Raven backup; nominal except small hole blown out near interstage at motor ignition

StageMotor(s)
1I500
2CTI 413I236-17A

 

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