Flight Log - 2015-08-08 - Karl Tyrrell's Phoenix, Madcow 4"

 PerfectFlite StratoLoggerCF mounted in a Nosecone altimeter bay.  one extra 1/4" centering ring between the fin sets.  Aero Pack motor retainer.

Flight Date: 2015-08-08
Rocket Name: Phoenix, Madcow 4"
Kit Name: Madcow Rocketry - Phoenix (4") {Kit} (K-136)
Flyer's Name: Karl Tyrrell
Motors: J381 Skidmark
Expected Altitude: 3,600.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: Tripoli Minnesota
Actual Altitude: 3,006.00 Feet

Almost a perfect flight, until the main deployment...     Dual deploy with a cable cutter and a deployment bag.  The safety string on the cable cutter fouled the deployment bag and kept it from releasing the main.    Landed under drogue at 40ft/sec and broke a fin :(

StageMotor(s)
1CTI 660J381-15A

 

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