Flight Log - 2013-04-20 - Rodney Earp's LOC V-2

Weight without engine 44oz

            With engine 50oz

New engines that I want to try, G339N, H669N, I357T, I218R

Flight Date: 2013-04-20
Rocket Name: LOC V-2
Kit Name: LOC/Precision - V2 (3.9") {Kit} (PK-57)
Flyer's Name: Rodney Earp
Motors: I245
Wind Speed: 8.00 mph
Launch Site: ROCC
Actual Altitude: 3,576.00 Feet

This was the best flight of this rocket so far. the I245G really sent it off the pad fast. The long coast was really cool and seemed to go on forever. a guy in the club told me that with a rocket that is short and stuby that you need to get the speed up quickly or it will veer off. I think this was the main reason I was having so many problems it veering off. Next I'm going to get those rod tubes off and put on some rail guides. The rods seem to whip when the rockets come off. I think I will have much more control with a rail and a cleaner launch. So use motor that will be quick off the rail and use rails guides when you can.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech I245G

 

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