Flight Log - 2011-04-30 - Peter Waithe's Big Nuke

The fins feature fiberglass that is internal as well as thick fillets.  Each tube has 3 inch wide kevlar to prevent zippering.  The electronics bay is standard and has a Missileworks switch for altimeter operation.  The payload tube is 27 inches long.  I have 25 feet of tubular nylon shock cord for drogue and main.

Flight Date: 2011-04-30
Rocket Name: Big Nuke
Flyer's Name: Peter Waithe
Motors: Aerotech J350
Expected Altitude: 1,500.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: Amesbury, MA
Actual Altitude: 1,448.00 Feet

The flight was picture perfect and impressive.  Recovery was perfect except for the minor damage from having too much charge on the drogue end.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech J350W

 

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