This was a scratch built rocket and was completed with the help of Val Derkach from the DART rocket club and other fellow rocket members. It was launch the weekend just before deploying to Iraq. It was the first tour of four before retiring from the Marine Corps. Here is the video link: https://youtu.be/Nahu9h1fitc
I am working on starting a club at the Columbia Gorge area now.
| Flight Date: | 2003-01-19 |
| Rocket Name: | Big Freaking Rocket BFR |
| Flyer's Name: | John Eric Thompson |
| Motors: | N2000/J570+K700 |
| Expected Altitude: | 13,000.00 Feet |
| Launch Site: | Plaster City |
| Actual Altitude: | 12,357.00 Feet |
Picture perfect flight. Lift off was with the main N reload and the outboards were connected to a timer that ignited the outboards four seconds after clearing from the pad. It was also equipped with a Pratt Hobbies dual R/C system for emergency deployment of the chute in case of an issue. It was also equipped with a Black Sky Altacc that recorded its flight performance.
It had a 15 foot drogue parachute that deployed at 250 feet below apogee and a 28 foot main parachute that deployed 800 feet above ground level.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech N2000W |
| 2 | Aerotech J570W |
| Aerotech K700W |
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