Flight Log - 2015-08-22 - Richard Holmes's Rxiiiab

Prototype for another, odder planned rocket.

Flight Date: 2015-08-22
Rocket Name: Rxiiiab
Flyer's Name: Richard Holmes
Motors: A3-4
Launch Site: Syracuse Rocket Club (Weigand's Field)

I decided to fly the Rxiiiab again, this time on an A3-4T and with a streamer. Flight up and ejection again were both perfect; the streamer deployed just fine. It didn’t slow the rocket down a whole lot, though. The Rxiiiab planted itself in the ground and very nearly planted itself in the trash bucket. Given how stable both flights were, I probably should try pulling some of that clay out for a higher flight and slower recovery.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A3T-4

 

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