[video=youtube;YUivPB1Hwlk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUivPB1Hwlk[/video]
[video=youtube;H3cc8P61Rx8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3cc8P61Rx8[/video]
Also had a broken rotor stop
Proof of flight videos.
I am a bit disappointed.
One hinge failed (haven't had that happen on a NEW rocket before, does happen after several flights.)
Also, while arrow straight boosts (almost no rotation) this bird is a bit heavy, and on the D12-3 the deployment was late on both flights.
Fortunately, the solution is pretty easy. I am comfortable with the stability on this bird (a bit overstable probably, with little bit of wind still had some weathercocking.) So basically I cut off the front 6 inches, re-do the hinges, maybe an extra layer of duct tape on the outside and try to sew them in better.
I was happy with my country launch pad, I do need to move the rail buttons on the rocket a bit, as the rotor stop catches on the top of the rail, so wasn't able to use all the length of the rail. Easy fix.