Flight Log - 2024-12-08 - Jeff Curtis's Madcow Solar Express


Flight Date: 2024-12-08
Rocket Name: Madcow Solar Express
Flyer's Name: Jeff Curtis
Motors: F39-6
Expected Altitude: 1,021 Feet
Launch Site: Pence Indiana
Wind Speed: 13.00 mph
Wind Direction: From the SW
Temperature: 55 F
StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech F39T-6

 

I used a 24mm F39 reload with the Esres 24-29 adapter. The reload was several years old, so I wasn't sure if it would light and/or produce its full thrust. I needn't have worried as it launched with no issues. However. there was an issue after motor burn out> I thought I had drilled the delay to 6 seconds, but that time came and went and by then the rocket was picking up speed coming down at about a 45 degree angle. Fortunately, it blew the chute when it was bout 30' off the ground. The was no damage other than a zipper about a half inch long.


   

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