Flight Log - 2011-05-30 - Matthew Bond's Quest Magnum Sport Loader "Thomas"
Flight Date: 2011-05-30
Rocket Name: Quest Magnum Sport Loader "Thomas"
Kit Name: Quest - Magnum Sport Loader {Kit} (3012)
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: 2xC6-5
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: Lucerne Dry Lakebed

Intersting flight... and the last as it turned out for Thomas.  Only one motor lit, but since the igniter leads were twisted together the rocket dragged the launch controller wire into the air.  About 30 feet or so the  clips pulled loose just as the rocket was yanked into a horizontal position.  After a nice cruise missle style boost the rocket gracefully dove into the Playa.  The ejection charge fired well after imapct, rocket is beyond repair.  This is the first time I've ever had a Quest Q2G2 igniter fail to burn.  I tried to light it after the flight without success.  The unburned motor was used in another rocket.

StageMotor(s)
12 x Estes C6-5

 

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