Flight Log - 2015-01-03 - Mike Caplinger's x51lite
Started out as a semi-scale version of the X-51A Waverider, but evolved into a simple 3FNC with a 4-inch first stage with 54mm MMT and a dual-deploy 3-inch upper stage with a 38mm MMT.
| Flight Date: | 2015-01-03 |
| Rocket Name: | x51lite |
| Flyer's Name: | Mike Caplinger |
| Motors: | H195/J290 |
| Launch Site: | Holtville Airport |
| Actual Altitude: | 7,513 Feet |
main deploy used too little BP (1g) and chute stuck; rocket came in hot and cracked a fin. Otherwise perfect!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | H550 |
| 2 | CTI 684J290-15A |
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