Cabernut
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At yesterday's launch I loaded my Loadstar II with a C6-0/B6-4 combo for it's first as a two stager. The first stage went off great, then nothing... arcing over... oh no... FUMP!
Only damage was the nosecone got jammed up into the clear payload bay about an inch. Easy fix. The motor mount broke loose and jammed up a couple inches. A bit tougher fix but not bad at all. At least the nosecone and body tube/fins are OK.
It seemed strange that the sustainer appeared not to light until a few seconds after booster separation but I did see a late burn.
Here is how it looked when I managed to dig it out.
Hmmm... What happened to the nozzle? Seems like the engine fired at least.. I wonder about the front end...
Oh Shiiii
Moral of the story: When taping BP motors for staging, double check they're pointing the right way.
Only damage was the nosecone got jammed up into the clear payload bay about an inch. Easy fix. The motor mount broke loose and jammed up a couple inches. A bit tougher fix but not bad at all. At least the nosecone and body tube/fins are OK.
It seemed strange that the sustainer appeared not to light until a few seconds after booster separation but I did see a late burn.
Here is how it looked when I managed to dig it out.
Hmmm... What happened to the nozzle? Seems like the engine fired at least.. I wonder about the front end...
Oh Shiiii
Moral of the story: When taping BP motors for staging, double check they're pointing the right way.