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2012-08-11

Cyclone Egg Lofter

Flight

This was my entry into our low-power club's egg loft duration competition.  The rules stipulated a D-powered rocket that did not use parachute recovery (any other method was fine, including streamers, gliders, helicopters,etc) My entry ascended briskly and smoothly, carrying a large egg. ... [More]

2012-07-14

Cobra 1500

Flight

Graceful and straight vertical liftoff in light wind from the east.  Prior to launch, the rocket was bouncing and swaying on the launch rod, especially from the windy conditions.  The original design uses 3/16 inch launch lugs, but in retrospect, a 3/16 launch rod is not stiff enough. ... [More]