Rocket is a standard TARC specification (BT80, 3 fins). Stability margin of 1.4 cal. AeroTech F51NT. Thrust to weight ratio is about 9:1.
Pretty windy launch condition (9+ mph with strong gust)
Rocket launches off the pad straight but immediately tilts slightly. Rest of flight is pretty straight.
If the rocket flew into the wind during the coast phase, I can chuck it up to a weather cocking. However, the tilt right out of rail seem odd to me.
Question is, is this a typical weather cocking behavior or something else (like top heavy)?
Posting 3 photos
Thank you!
Pretty windy launch condition (9+ mph with strong gust)
Rocket launches off the pad straight but immediately tilts slightly. Rest of flight is pretty straight.
If the rocket flew into the wind during the coast phase, I can chuck it up to a weather cocking. However, the tilt right out of rail seem odd to me.
Question is, is this a typical weather cocking behavior or something else (like top heavy)?
Posting 3 photos
Thank you!