Flight Log - 2011-04-30 - Peter Waithe's Big Nuke
The fins feature fiberglass that is internal as well as thick fillets. Each tube has 3 inch wide kevlar to prevent zippering. The electronics bay is standard and has a Missileworks switch for altimeter operation. The payload tube is 27 inches long. I have 25 feet of tubular nylon shock cord for drogue and main.
| Flight Date: | 2011-04-30 |
| Rocket Name: | Big Nuke |
| Flyer's Name: | Peter Waithe |
| Motors: | Aerotech J350 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,500 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 10.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Amesbury, MA |
| Actual Altitude: | 1,448 Feet |
The flight was picture perfect and impressive. Recovery was perfect except for the minor damage from having too much charge on the drogue end.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech J350W |
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