Flight Log - 2011-03-12 - Matthew Bond's 2.34x Upscale Sonic Shark

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

Flight Date: 2011-03-12
Rocket Name: 2.34x Upscale Sonic Shark
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: H159-ALTIM
Expected Altitude: 2,470.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 15.00 mph
Launch Site: ROC
Actual Altitude: 1,914.00 Feet

First Flight of the Upscale Shark!  Flown with a CTI H159 "Green" motor, a 29mm 6 grain ina 29-38mm Slimline adapter.  Nice boost, smooth and straight.  Arcing into the wind at the top of the climb.  Good drogue deployment at apogee and good main chute deployment at 500'.  I was waiting about 1/4 mile downwind on this flight and the rocket landed in front of me.  I was able to jump on the main chute and keep the rocket from getting dragged.  The lip of the booster section took a little impact damage on landing, but will be easily repaired.  Actual altitude was significantly less than simulated...?

StageMotor(s)
1CTI 298H159-15A-ALTIM

 

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