Flight Log - 2012-11-04 - Karl Brandt's Super Big Bertha

This is a rough copy of a Super Big Bertha from the instructions that I found online. I added an ejection baffle and made through-the-wall fins from basswood.

Flight Date: 2012-11-04
Rocket Name: Super Big Bertha
Kit Name: Estes - Super Big Bertha {Kit} (2018) [1989-1993,2000]
Flyer's Name: Karl Brandt
Motors: F24-4W
Expected Altitude: 750.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Sapodilla Rd.

Forgot to install ejection charge! Embarassed Initially weathercocked slightly, arched over and went nose first into the ground 400' away. Nose cone and upper body tube completely destroyed. Bottom section looks okay. Neither the baffles, lower tube or fins were damaged. 

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech F24W-4

 

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