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Despite a packed schedule yesterday I was able to sneak away for the 45 minute trip to the Santa Fe Dam Recreational area and the first SCRA launch of the year. I would have been out at FAR and seen DeeRoc29s O motor, but just could not spend the day. Too much other crap to do.
Anyway I brought quite a mixture but with only 7 rounds, and some time out in the field, got in 5 flights.
First up was the maiden flight of the Darkside-X. A Farside-X like model, but not really. I believe scottydog gave it that moniker. It was loaded with a C6 to B6 to an A8-5. I built it with a 3/16ths lug knowing that a heavy model needs more rod. It is gap staged with two 3/16th or so vents on first and second stages.
And we're off...
Staging went fine. The ATLS1 beeped out 489'. I think thats a bit low. I may not have the holes in the payload bay big enough. The rocket and boosters were recovered (eventually) unscathed.
I spent 45 minutes out in the field looking for the sustainer. Fortunately it was found by someone else. I had a bead on it, but then turned around to take a few more shots of other rockets... stupid!! :bangpan::bangpan::bangpan:
Anyway I brought quite a mixture but with only 7 rounds, and some time out in the field, got in 5 flights.
First up was the maiden flight of the Darkside-X. A Farside-X like model, but not really. I believe scottydog gave it that moniker. It was loaded with a C6 to B6 to an A8-5. I built it with a 3/16ths lug knowing that a heavy model needs more rod. It is gap staged with two 3/16th or so vents on first and second stages.
And we're off...
Staging went fine. The ATLS1 beeped out 489'. I think thats a bit low. I may not have the holes in the payload bay big enough. The rocket and boosters were recovered (eventually) unscathed.
I spent 45 minutes out in the field looking for the sustainer. Fortunately it was found by someone else. I had a bead on it, but then turned around to take a few more shots of other rockets... stupid!! :bangpan::bangpan::bangpan:
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