Flight Log - 2009-07-06 - Michael Mangieri's BSD - THOR-X
Flight Date: 2009-07-06
Rocket Name: BSD - THOR-X
Flyer's Name: Michael Mangieri
Motors: K805-ALTIM
Launch Site: MDRA
Actual Altitude: 5,905 Feet

Fast flight on the K805 - she wiggled a bit 3 seconds into the boost. Data analysis afterward revealed max velocity of 0.81 mach. The THOR-X was not designed for near-mach speeds! I was thankful she stayed together!

StageMotor(s)
1Gorilla K805WC-0

 

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