Flight Log - 2014-09-19 - Mike Caplinger's m40k
m40k is a minimum-diameter 75mm rocket intended to reach 35Kfeet+ on a long-burn M motor.
| Flight Date: | 2014-09-19 |
| Rocket Name: | m40k |
| Flyer's Name: | Mike Caplinger |
| Motors: | M685 |
| Expected Altitude: | 35,000 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Black Rock |
| Actual Altitude: | 7,000 Feet |
Rocket developed a wiggle during boost and broke at the coupler about 5 seconds after liftoff. The payload section in pieces was recovered about 0.5 miles out; the booster came in ballistic and stuck into the playa about 1.7 miles out.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech M685W-PS |
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