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 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 15.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | ROC |
| Actual Altitude: | 1,914 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...?
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | CTI 298H159-15A-ALTIM |
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