Flight Log - 2011-04-03 - Gene Wolski's Flying Frog 3
The Flying Frog 3 is a scratch built rocket. Some details:
- 3" diameter LOC airframe with tube coupler internal reinforcement
- LOC 3.0" avionics bay
- Missile Works RRC2 mini altimeter
- PML B-09 G-10 fins (0.063")
- 38mm motor mount with Giant Leap Slimline retainer
The rocket suffered a main deployment failure on its first flight. Since the apogee charge did fire, the rocket landed fairly softly. The payload section did suffer some damage where I had not installed the last 3.0" tube coupler reinforcement. The double tube construction is indeed tough! I'm replacing the payload section, and the FF3 will fly again soon.
Ju;y 2011 update - the damaged payload section has been replaced. I need to paint the new payload section (perhaps some new StickerShock frog decals?) and repaint the nose cone. The FF3 is basically ready to fly again!
| Flight Date: | 2011-04-03 |
| Rocket Name: | Flying Frog 3 |
| Kit Name: | Scratch - Flying Frog 3 {Scratch} |
| Flyer's Name: | Gene Wolski |
| Motors: | I345-ALT |
| Launch Site: | Battle Park |
| Actual Altitude: | 2,764.00 Feet |
Main charge didn't fire, but soft landing means it will fly again
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | CTI 408I345-15A-ALT |
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