Flight Log - 2015-09-19 - Will Ferry's Red Devil
Flight Date: 2015-09-19
Rocket Name: Red Devil
Flyer's Name: Will Ferry
Motors: H148-P
Expected Altitude: 2,929.00 Feet
Launch Site: XPRS 2015
Actual Altitude: 900.00 Feet

First flight of Red Devil.  Premature separation (not BP-related).  Not positive of cause, most likely either loose fit of lower (e-bay) coupler or blocked vent hole due to chute packing.  No damage to rocket.

Motor casing (friction-fit with masking tape) was thrown from rocket during sudden deceleration, recovered on field.

Flew with StratoLogger CF, data downloaded.  Flew with Eggfinder @ 909MHz, appeared to be damaged during flight (had 6 satellite lock at landing, but would not lock again after power cycle).  Good visual on flight, landed close to pad.

First use of fly-away rail guide (took some adjusting at pad for smooth glide on rail).

StageMotor(s)
1H148R-M

 

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