Flight Log - 2015-05-09 - Dan Patell's Bad Attitude

4" rocket, 3" motor mount.  Dual Deployment with GPS in nosecone.

Flight Date: 2015-05-09
Rocket Name: Bad Attitude
Kit Name: Hawk Mountain Enterprises - Bad Attitude
Flyer's Name: Dan Patell
Motors: EX K694 Plain Jane
Expected Altitude: 3,100 Feet
Wind Speed: 8.00 mph
Launch Site: Cobleskill, NY
Actual Altitude: 2,100 Feet

Very fast liftoff followed by a CATO.  Motor tried to eject, however the damaged 76mm AeroPack cap managed to stop it about halfway out.  That was the extent of the damage to the rocket, which will fly again with a new Aeropack cap.

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