The YouBee is an (approximately 6:1) upscale of the Odd'l Rockets Break Away model rocket. At apogee, the YouBee "breaks" into several sections connected by a long shock cord - like the model rocket does. But, because of its size and weight, the YouBee also has a parachute which is deployed by an altimeter when the rocket falls to about 900' in altitude.
| Flight Date: | 2012-11-11 |
| Rocket Name: | YouBee |
| Kit Name: | Scratch - YouBee {Scratch} |
| Flyer's Name: | Roger Smith |
| Motors: | K480 |
| Expected Altitude: | 2,500 Feet |
| Launch Site: | NEFAR - Clegg Sod Farm |
| Actual Altitude: | 2,134 Feet |
After waiting for the wind to die down a little on Sunday, we carried the YouBee to the launch pad and set it up.
The launch was amazing as the White Lightning motor produced a huge cloud of white smoke and the rocket rose atop a ten-foot long flame. The rocket arced away from us into the blue sky.
At apogee, the rocket broke apart into multiple sections and began it's "wacky wiggler" dance back to earth. The main parachute apparently deployed at apogee, but failed to open. The rocket, however, landed safely and without damage in the soft dirt at the far end of the field.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech K480W |
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