Flight Log - 2011-03-13 - Jeff Boldig's Grape Shot

Scratch built 4" rocket.  8' tall, 54mm MMT.  Weight is 8.5 lbs w/o motor.  Dual deploy

Flight Date: 2011-03-13
Rocket Name: Grape Shot
Flyer's Name: Jeff Boldig
Motors: J500G-ALTIM
Launch Site: Battle Park
Actual Altitude: 2,143.00 Feet

LUCKY, LUCKY, LUCKY. Main never deployed. Landed with drogue between two rows of parked cars. No damage to rocket. No reason for lack of main deployment found. Battery only sources 2.2A which is low, but should have fired the match.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech J500G-0

 

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