qquake2k
Captain Low-N-Slow
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- Jan 26, 2010
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Well, it's official. I'm old. I launched Ion Disruptor at the LUNAR Snow Ranch launch on Saturday, on a 38mm H148 Redline reload. It was a great up, stable flight and a brilliant red flame. Ejection was at appogee, and the 45" nylon chute came out and opened right up. Unfortunately, I had forgotten one simple yet vital step - to tighten the quick link. The aft section fell free, and broke a fin on landing. They've never had to use the alarm for me before. It was exciting! LOL
Could have been worse, I suppose. The forward section was undamaged, although it drifted about a mile from the pad.
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Could have been worse, I suppose. The forward section was undamaged, although it drifted about a mile from the pad.
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