Flight

First two flights were in unpainted "grip it and rip it" mode, which is what I expect a lot of these would fly like.  All three flights were at B6-4 Field because it's the kind of field I'd expect a bulk pack of rockets to fly on.  (So far that's been my experience.)  None of the flights at B6-4 Field were on a B6-4 because why tempt fate if your group of kids want the rocket back after the flight.  (Also my experience talking.)  That said, the first A8-3 flight was somewhat worrisome, but not because of anything the A8-3 did.  The flight was straight to about 250' and the chute popped at the requisite time, but the rocket was facing down and the chute fouled on the fins.  It came down fast and flat, hitting hard on the first base line.  I was expecting some damage due to the hard hit, but other than some impacted dirt on the body tube and fin can, all was well.  Nice bounce, btw.  The second flight occurred immediately because my pride was bruised and I couldn't let that boink recovery define my E2X day.  Another A8-3, another straight flight to the 250' mark, but this time a textbook infield recovery, sure to elicit a feeling of triumph in any scout or science class kid.  VINDICATION!!!!  Flight three occurred after the aforementioned paint and sticker job.  Another A8-3 to the same height as the first two, but a center field recovery.  This wasn't due to any excessive drift, but because I up on the edge of the infield on a breezy but warm November day.