Flight Log - 2015-08-02 - Ken E. Coyote's Strong Arm

Stock build, used some Copper colored paint for the nose cone.

Flight Date: 2015-08-02
Rocket Name: Strong Arm
Kit Name: Aerotech - Strong Arm {Kit} (89017) [1992-]
Flyer's Name: Ken E. Coyote
Motors: G53-5
Expected Altitude: 1,450.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 7.00 mph
Launch Site: Pine Island NY (Metra Rocket Club)
Actual Altitude: 1,400.00 Feet

Nice straight smoky flight and good event.  Rocket drifted quite a way due to gusting winds and landed about 1/2 mile away, 2 fields over from where I thought it landed (knee-high crops made pinpointing the landing tricky).  Recovered fine with no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech G53FJ-5

 

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