Flight Log - 2011-04-02 - Ron Coffee's Ariel

Painted using Dupli Color Mirage Purple

Flight Date: 2011-04-02
Rocket Name: Ariel
Kit Name: Public Missiles - Ariel {Kit}
Flyer's Name: Ron Coffee
Motors: J280
Expected Altitude: 5,500 Feet
Wind Speed: 10.00 mph
Launch Site: Hudson Ranch
Actual Altitude: 4,467 Feet

Level 2 certification flight.  The rocket hit a gust at about 300 feet, and weather cocked, costing quite a bit of altitude.  The 16 second delay was also late as a result.  Otherwise perfect flight!

StageMotor(s)
1CTI 716J280-16A

 

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