Flight Log - 2016-06-26 - Rick Barnes's Cherokee-G

I built this upscale of a Cherokee-D by kit bashing an Estes Argent.  This is, essentially, what a Pro Series II Cherokee would be.  I used the motor mount and lower tubes from the Argent kit, as well as various miscellaneous smaller parts.  The upper tube section was replaced with a PSII 2.5" nose cone (from the Partizon or Ventris), and the fins are cut from 1/8" inch basswood (though a proper PSII design would use 1/8" ply).  The decals are from Stickershock23. 

Flight Date: 2016-06-26
Rocket Name: Cherokee-G
Flyer's Name: Rick Barnes
Motors: G54-7
Expected Altitude: 2,770.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: Torrey Farm, Potter, NY
Actual Altitude: 2,700.00 Feet

Good flight, nice straight boost despite wind.  Wind did, however, carry it pretty far down range even with a 300' chute deployment.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech G54-7

 

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