Flight Log - 2009-08-05 - woody's Atheist Atom
In an alternative universe this is a 50's/60's unmanned x-plane that did what the X-1 did for us.
The Atheist Atom: BT56 balsa nose cone, a plastic tube adapter from a Estes Guardian. 13.5 inch 10 shroud parachute all weighing in at 70g empty (no engine)The flight style is good with a slow 2 rotations on a C6.5(fun) the B6.4,B6.6 don't roll and the Atheist Atom likes to weathercock at apogee pointing with the direction of wind(Why? not sure).
| Flight Date: | 2009-08-05 |
| Rocket Name: | Atheist Atom |
| Flyer's Name: | woody |
| Motors: | B6-4 |
| Expected Altitude: | 300 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Texas,Heidenheimer |
| Actual Altitude: | 270 Feet |
1'st flight Wow! A good stright flight! no roll nothing! But LOW to my expectations 270 ft. I figured 300-400 feet. ejection just late of apogee. I will play with lanch rod length used. Landed unharmed repacked for 2nd go.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes B6-4 |
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