Flight Log - 2012-04-01 - Mike Wurtz's Eliminator

Rocket was built all stock according to the directions with the exception of a few things: Motor tube was replaced with a LOC 29mm motor tube for use with aerotech and CTI hardware. The rear centering ring was replaced with a plywood ring and I use an aeropack motor retainer

Flight Date: 2012-04-01
Rocket Name: Eliminator
Kit Name: North Coast Rocketry - Eliminator {Kit} (K-45) [1987-]
Flyer's Name: Mike Wurtz
Motors: G106
Expected Altitude: 1,500.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Metra
Actual Altitude: 1,500.00 Feet

First flight of the year. The boost was much quicker then anticipated for a skid, thanks to the lightweight of the rocket. As usual boost was dead straight. The 9 second set delay was exactly at apogee. Rocket drifted about 200 yards away, another perfect flight for the eliminator

StageMotor(s)
1CTI 138G106-14A

 

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