Flight Log - 2016-01-30 - Mike Caplinger's Saturn IB
| Flight Date: | 2016-01-30 |
| Rocket Name: | Saturn IB |
| Kit Name: | Semroc - Saturn 1B {Kit} (KS-1) |
| Flyer's Name: | Mike Caplinger |
| Motors: | D12-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 180.00 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 10.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Fiesta Island |
Arced a little in the wind, then weak ejection charge left main chute stuck in BT; rocket landed flat and broke two fins, easily repairable.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-3 |
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David Montgomery (January 31, 2016)
I had a similar problem flying my Space X Falcon 9 a few months ago on a D12-5, the ejection charge was very weak and failed to push out the parachute (even though it was packed very loosely). Since the nose/payload section did pop out, it allowed the model to fall sideways, sustaining no damage on the soft grass. If I was to fly my Saturn 1-B, I'd stick with using the four engine 18 mm cluster.