Flight Log - 2012-07-28 - Rob Appleton's Basic Blues 3 54mm

Basic Blues 3, 3" Blue tube 3FNC with avionics bay.

Decals by Stickershock23

Always ready rocketry blue tube.

Flight Date: 2012-07-28
Rocket Name: Basic Blues 3 54mm
Kit Name: Always Ready Rocketry - Basic Blues 3 {Kit}
Flyer's Name: Rob Appleton
Motors: CTI Pro38 J425-BS
Expected Altitude: 5,300.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 11.00 mph
Launch Site: Brothers Oregon
Actual Altitude: 5,295.00 Feet

Expecting to 'touch a mile' with this combo.  Got to within 15ft and scored my first mile!

Drogue came out perfectly, main charge went off at 700ft but did not sever all the shear pins and nose stuck.  Hit ground at 60ish ft/sec.  No damage except scratches. 

I love Blue Tube 2.0!!

StageMotor(s)
1CTI 784J425-16A-0

 

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