Flight Log - 2023-11-04 - Ken E. Coyote's Hangar 11 4" X-15 (Dual Deploy Modified)
Hangar 11 kit of the X-15. This one has interlocking fin system and is the smaller 4" version H11 sells. It is designed for motor eject/single deploy; however I've modified for Dual Deploy.
Stratologger CF, Eggtimer WIFI switch & EggFinder, 2.0 & 1.5 BP for ~2-2.5k.
| Flight Date: | 2023-11-04 |
| Rocket Name: | Hangar 11 4" X-15 (Dual Deploy Modified) |
| Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
| Motors: | J425-14 |
| Expected Altitude: | 2,000 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Pine Island NY (Metra Rocket Club) |
| Wind Direction: | From the N |
| Temperature: | 55 F |
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech J425-14 |
Last HP launch of the season for me, so I dusted off the X-15! Used one of the new rail pads, but it seemed to bind a bit when sliding on. At ignition, the rocket seemed to skew a bit rightward as it left the rail and wobble a bit (rail guides binding?). This lead to the lower than usual altitude. Drogue deployed well, but main got stuck in the nose (I stuffed it too tightly), however, still had a good recovery with no damage. Will fly again next year!
| Actual Altitude: | 1,773 Feet (Altimeter) |
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