Flight Log - 2024-04-21 - David Frey's Maximus Periculum

Modified with Vander Burn fins/centering rings

Added 1/2" Shock Cord secured with an anchor to inner firewall

 

Update:  After first flight, the parachute was upgraded to a top-flight 18".  The stock parachute was detached due to excessive speed post-apogee

Flight Date: 2024-04-21
Rocket Name: Maximus Periculum
Kit Name: Estes - Der Big Red Max {Kit} (9721) [2021-]
Flyer's Name: David Frey
Motors: G74-6
Expected Altitude: 1,500 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Wind Direction: From the SE
Temperature: 45 F
StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech G74W-6

 

Great launch and ejection. The parachute failed to leave the body tube so it streamered down. The chute was found to be outside of the BT at the crash/landing site. unknown why it got hung up. I will use generous amounts of baby power in the future

Actual Altitude: 1,030 Feet

   

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