5thDay
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Last week I launched a modified Estes ESAM-58 model rocket with one of these on a 6foot 3/8" thick rod. Though the flight was a success, the velocity off the rod was extremely low as the thrust came in puffs until it fully "lit?" and took off nearer to what looked like maximum impulse. Had I used a shorter rod, it would almost certainly went sideways as it literally slid downwards on the rod twice before taking off.
The video attached is from the same batch using an identical ignitor and the same launch equipment (electronically speaking).
No outer labeling or logos
No thrust ring 29mm SU motors
Paper Label over the ejection charge says "Aerotech White Lightening G80-10FWL" which I have researched to mean Fast White Lightening"
AeroTech 4" Copperhead Ignitor *purchased seperate*
12V 9.5Ah Battery 3' away activated via relay
Clips are standard flat smooth clips with a style paper separator
This test was recorded to try and recreate this... (slow start?) condition and to see the nose cone ejection velocity in the HDPE MD rocket I am working on. Has anyone else seen something like this? I only have a half dozen of composite motor launches under my belt and have only seen this on these G80s.
The video attached is from the same batch using an identical ignitor and the same launch equipment (electronically speaking).
No outer labeling or logos
No thrust ring 29mm SU motors
Paper Label over the ejection charge says "Aerotech White Lightening G80-10FWL" which I have researched to mean Fast White Lightening"
AeroTech 4" Copperhead Ignitor *purchased seperate*
12V 9.5Ah Battery 3' away activated via relay
Clips are standard flat smooth clips with a style paper separator
This test was recorded to try and recreate this... (slow start?) condition and to see the nose cone ejection velocity in the HDPE MD rocket I am working on. Has anyone else seen something like this? I only have a half dozen of composite motor launches under my belt and have only seen this on these G80s.
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