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July 4th Madcow Nike Smoke Rocket on an Aerotech J415

July 4th rockets at the 4 Corners Rocketry Association launch. Madcow Nike Smoke launched on an Aerotech J415 motor to 6425' AGL. Video from several angles including an on-board Mobius camera angled down at 60 degrees. The motor delay was a bit short, so deployment was slightly before apogee. A Jolly Logic altimeter was used to open the parachute at a lower altitude, but I blame user error on the lines getting tangled and not opening. Instead - cushion the landing with a bush so there is no visible fin damage. The sustainer was part of a Nike-Apache two-stage kit, but I purchased the nosecone to launch this part alone.

 Rocketry Club: 4 Corners Rocketry Association

Author Charles Hakes
Duration 128 seconds

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