Flight Log - 2011-04-23 - Bernard Cawley's AltimeterTester

BT-60-based dedicated altimeter tester. 18mm motor mount. Semroc BT-60 baffle. PNC-60L with end cut off so payload can extend into the NC. Coupler/bulkhead for bottom of payload section rather than balsa block (more volume efficient). Various 12-14 inch parachutes used.

Flight Date: 2011-04-23
Rocket Name: AltimeterTester
Flyer's Name: Bernard Cawley
Motors: B6-4
Launch Site: Turner Property, Lacey
Actual Altitude: 145 Feet

Good flight profile, late deploy, good 'chute. Adrel LED 45m, Adept ALITM1 #2 148 ft.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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