Flight Log - 2011-11-12 - Matthew Bond's 2.34x Upscale Sonic Shark

3.1" upscale of the InFlight Sonic Shark.  38mm motor mount, dual deploy.

Flight Date: 2011-11-12
Rocket Name: 2.34x Upscale Sonic Shark
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: I242-ALTIM
Expected Altitude: 3,840.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: ROCstock XXXIV
Actual Altitude: 3,716.00 Feet

After an early morning rain shower, the skies were clearing and the wind was calm.  Awesome boost, super fast and straight off the rail.  Arcing over a bit to the east at the top of the climb.  Good drogue deployment at apogee, drifting a bit at altitude.  Good main deployment at 500 feet.  Lakebed landing, no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1CTI 548I242-15A-ALTIM

 

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