Flight Log - 2012-01-14 - Matthew Bond's 1.77x Upscale Black Shadow "Blue Blazer"
Version 2.0 of the original upscale. Got 19 flights from the first one hope to do at least as well with this one. Upgrades for V2.0 include plywood fins (not basswood) and no thrust ring (not limited on motor size)
Flight Date: 2012-01-14
Rocket Name: 1.77x Upscale Black Shadow "Blue Blazer"
Kit Name: Scratch - Upscale Black Shadow {Scratch}
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: F40-7
Expected Altitude: 1,420.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 4.00 mph
Launch Site: ROC
Actual Altitude: 1,490.00 Feet

Nice straight boost, arcing over at the top of the climb.  Past apogee at ejection, heading downhill.  Good chute deployment, lakebed landing, no damage.  Need to figure out the right delay time for this motor.  Used a Jolly Logic Altimeter One for data.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech F40-7

 

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