We had a great launch today.* The HiFlyer on a D12-7 flew straight up curved over at apogee and came down just a little bit before ejection. It was high but was visible the entire flight. A slightly smaller rocket on a C6-5 was harder to see at apogee. The first flight the HiFlyer landed about 30' from the pad. The second flight it went straight up then angled a good amount off of vertical. I had to walk 1/4 mile to get that one. Launching off of a 3' rod but with blast protector and standoffs there was less rod length available. I recommend a 4' rod if you have it available.
*we had awesome launch conditions today, even if it was hot. Starting this morning it was about 85 degrees, bright and clear, and NO wind. Our host farmer had recently mowed and baled the grass on the field so our field was almost like my front yard. By the end of the launch it was about 93 degrees. This combination of conditions will be very rare.