muddymooose
Hoopy Frood
Today I launched my PML Endeavor with a CTI I140 Skidmark. Thrustcurve put the rail speed at 55ft/s, which is technically safe although it's the lowest rail speed I've ever tried. Wind was light (5-8 mph).
When it left the rail, however, it probably ended up rotating at least 30 degrees from vertical before it built up enough speed to continue straight. Held my breath for a moment. I think in the future I'm going to shoot for a minimum of 60ft/s, even more in higher winds.
In the end it was a successful flight, aside from the long hike to where it ended up landing. The Skidmark was a nice loud and dramatic motor.
When it left the rail, however, it probably ended up rotating at least 30 degrees from vertical before it built up enough speed to continue straight. Held my breath for a moment. I think in the future I'm going to shoot for a minimum of 60ft/s, even more in higher winds.
In the end it was a successful flight, aside from the long hike to where it ended up landing. The Skidmark was a nice loud and dramatic motor.