Socknic
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I launched a few rockets yesterday, a little windy though. The first one on the pad was my mostly stock (Quest shock chord) Der Red Max. Went up straight as an arrow on a B6-4 and deployed that beautiful Red Max 'chute. The minute the 'chute was deployed the wind caught it and carried it quickly away from the pad. It ended up landing with the 'chute caught on a 8' or 9' sculpture. Luckily, the wind caught it and brought it down to me. Next up was the Fat Boy on a B6-4. Once it got in the air, it weather cocked. The 'chute didn't unfurl do to my poor packing, but the rocket remained undamaged. My stock Big Bertha on B6-4 (Of course) was next. Beautiful flight, deployment right after apogee. The big 18" parachute carried it down safely. Things then got a tad more exciting as I put the 3/16 rod in the pad. First up was my new Executioner (Stock except for a doubly lengthened shock chord and a 22" nylon 'chute) on a D12-5. This thing is awesome! It got to about 500' and began to nose dive. The 'chute FINALLY deployed after a few tense moments but the worry wasn't over yet. The 'chute wasn't unraveling and the rocket was swaying in the wind as it tumbled toward the ground. Luckily for me, the 'chute actually unfurled and the result was a beautiful recovery. The last flight of the day was my Big Daddy on a D12-5 (Its 5th flight). The rocket shot up to about 400' and deployed the pink nylon 'chute. I watched nervously as it was carried towards a row large bunch of conifers that I mentioned in a previous post about my Rock-It. It landed safely right behind the rocket eating trees. Phew! That was a close one. Next time I'll try D12-3's. Shorter delays are good! Overall a good launching day with only a few nerve racking moments.
-Socknic
-Socknic