o1d_dude
'I battle gravity'
We went to the park with 3 rockets loaded with A, B, and C motors.
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First up was the orange Wizard with an A8-3. Launch was perfect with a straight flight to 344.3 ft according to my Flight Sketch Mini. The rocket was recovered a few steps away from the pad.
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Next up was my trusty Mach 1 Exiter with a B4-4. This one didn't light, I removed the igniter and found it was charred, but never ignited the BP. I replaced the igniter and it didn't light again. The 2 igniter fizzled weakly outside the motor. I guess this is expected with the new batch of Eates igniters. I only had the one extra with me, so the rocket was set aside for another day.
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Last for the day was the maiden flight on my Mach 1 Haymaker. I loaded it with a C5-3. It veered off with the wind shortly after launch, but was recovered safely. I think it just needs a longer rail or D motor. The Flight Sketch Mini reported an altitude of 252.3 ft. A Jolly Logic Altimeter 3 showed 239 ft.
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Nate, you’re bound and determined to get me to buy a Knight Mfg launch pad, aren’t you.
BTW, nice launch area...the trees are some distance away.