Flight Log - 2015-08-15 - Ken E. Coyote's TLP AGM-65B Maverick

One of my early TLP builds.  Used kevlar shock cord; however I later replaced with elastic since it snapped (one I used was too thin/fragile).

Flight Date: 2015-08-15
Rocket Name: TLP AGM-65B Maverick
Kit Name: The Launch Pad - Maverick {Kit} [?-?]
Flyer's Name: Ken E. Coyote
Motors: D12-3
Expected Altitude: 400.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 2.00 mph
Launch Site: Friend's Launch Site (Park)
Actual Altitude: 350.00 Feet

Not a great flight - rocket flew at a slight angle up towards track at other end of the park and shock cord broke on ejection and parts came down separately, but body was flat, so minimal damage*. Rocket must've looked too dangerous since policeman drove by to check on us due to reports called in.  He was cool though and said we can just continue after asking a few questions. I'll likely replace broken cord with estes rubber shock cord and tri-fold.  Still, I like the rocket and think it looks very cool and nice small park flier on D12-3s.

*Damage was one of the small bottom fins cracked at the glue joint; however of note is that this same fin was broken off earlier when kids visiting threw a ball at the rocket and knocked it off a table onto the floor.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-3

 

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