L2 Time

[hambirm2018]

So, it’s time to climb the ladder. L2
Madcow Little John on a J354.

 

[Bat-mite]

Looks like it will go pretty high. What's your recovery plan?

 

[hambirm2018]

Looks like it will go pretty high. What's your recovery plan?

I have it @3600ish Parachute recovery/microbeacon/altimeter and Marco Polo GPS tracking.

 

[Bat-mite]

I have it @3600ish Parachute recovery/microbeacon/altimeter and Marco Polo GPS tracking.

Main at apogee? Have you tried to calculate wind drift from that altitude? Will it stay in your waiver area?

 

[hambirm2018]

Yes. All have been accounted for. Easy peasy!!!! Just hope the weather holds!

 

[hambirm2018]

Main at apogee? Have you tried to calculate wind drift from that altitude? Will it stay in your waiver area?

Wind in Colorado and Wyoming this time of year can be tricky.

 

[Bat-mite]

Best wishes!

 

[rdrown]

I have it @3600ish Parachute recovery/microbeacon/altimeter and Marco Polo GPS tracking.

I didn’t realize that the Marco Polo was GPS.

 

[dr wogz]

Don't forget your step counter!

Happy flight!

 

[Orien]

I didn’t realize that the Marco Polo was GPS.

It's not. Uses radio doppler technology.

 

[hambirm2018]

Darn… no magic! I bet the traveler’s on Marco Polo’s Silk Road wouldn’t have cared if terminology was incorrect.

 

[hambirm2018]

Darn… no magic! I bet the traveler’s on Marco Polo’s Silk Road wouldn’t have cared if terminology was incorrect.

 

[hambirm2018]

And based on the websites “technology” used statement. I find the term “doppler” to most commoners insulting. It’s like calling a camera a “picture taker-based on digital”… etc

 

[hambirm2018]

Bummer! Not going with a 27% J on the second attempt! #windy

 

[hambirm2018]

Another attempt. Hopefully the winds allow for a qualifying recovery. Next attempt in two weeks. I decided to stiffen the filets.

 

[hambirm2018]

Recovered with no damage but it landed outside the recovery zone.

 

[hambirm2018]

Another motor=another attempt.

 

[hambirm2018]

One week out.

 

[mccordmw]

Best of luck. You got this. Just remember to study for the test, and don't let nerves scramble your brain.

Remember a flight checklist so you don't forget anything critical. Go fever can really mess people up.

 

[mach_breaker]

Don't forget to have fun!

 

[hambirm2018]

Last one! I decided to chrome the cone because Blue Bird Sky is so common here.

 

[hambirm2018]

This will be my second attempt. Test passed and one flight under the belt. Last time it was recovered outside the launch site but had zero damage.

 

[ksaves2]

Best of luck. You got this. Just remember to study for the test, and don't let nerves scramble your brain.

Remember a flight checklist so you don't forget anything critical. Go fever can really mess people up.

Good advice. Bring a variety of rockets that can fly in different conditions. If it's windy, fly a streamer rocket that won't fly that high. If you have a high altitude screamer, best not to fly it and save it for another time. Go fever kills. Especially if one messes up their electronics for flight. Checklist is helpful.
Saw a 12,000 foot flight where the flyer crossed the apogee and main charges. Main blew at an estimated 12k. It was a large rocket with an oversized main chute. It was able to be seen at altitude, had a radio beacon tracker and it was still lost. It was drifting out of sight from the launch site. Flier attempted to track it with the beacon from his truck (someone else was driving) but lost it. Probably landed in a lake or river. All that pricey equipment lost due to crossed wiring of an ebay. Kurt

 

[FlyBy01]

This will be my second attempt. Test passed and one flight under the belt. Last time it was recovered outside the launch site but had zero damage.

Do you have or can you borrow a Jolly Logic chute release? They work great and can help minimize drift. Good Luck!!!

 

[mccordmw]

Good advice. Bring a variety of rockets that can fly in different conditions. If it's windy, fly a streamer rocket that won't fly that high. If you have a high altitude screamer, best not to fly it and save it for another time. Go fever kills. Especially if one messes up their electronics for flight. Checklist is helpful.
Saw a 12,000 foot flight where the flyer crossed the apogee and main charges. Main blew at an estimated 12k. It was a large rocket with an oversized main chute. It was able to be seen at altitude, had a radio beacon tracker and it was still lost. It was drifting out of sight from the launch site. Flier attempted to track it with the beacon from his truck (someone else was driving) but lost it. Probably landed in a lake or river. All that pricey equipment lost due to crossed wiring of an ebay. Kurt

Here the checklist I used for my L3. Feel free to repurpose.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...kCRuPwaKkhFeMJiD2O1Q8uuy0Xg/edit?usp=drivesdk

 

[hambirm2018]

Here the checklist I used for my L3. Feel free to repurpose.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...kCRuPwaKkhFeMJiD2O1Q8uuy0Xg/edit?usp=drivesdk

Thank you!

 

[hambirm2018]

Just in case!!

 

[hambirm2018]

Just in case!!

 

[FlyBy01]

Just in case!!

Remember to test the chute release

 

[hambirm2018]

Remember to test the chute release

Gracias!