Flight Log - 2012-07-14 - Matthew Bond's 1.77x Upscale Black Shadow "Blue Blazer"
Version 2.0 of the original upscale. Got 19 flights from the first one hope to do at least as well with this one. Upgrades for V2.0 include plywood fins (not basswood) and no thrust ring (not limited on motor size)
Flight Date: 2012-07-14
Rocket Name: 1.77x Upscale Black Shadow "Blue Blazer"
Kit Name: Scratch - Upscale Black Shadow {Scratch}
Flyer's Name: Matthew Bond
Motors: G64-7
Expected Altitude: 2,680.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 6.00 mph
Launch Site: ROC
Actual Altitude: 2,515.00 Feet

Last chance to fly in CA before movinf to FL.  Niced boost, loud and fast off the rod, arcing into the wind slightly.  Nose up, still climbing a bit at ejection.  Good chute, not too much drift, lakebed landing, no damage.  Altimeter One used to gather data.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech G64-7

 

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