Flight Log - 2011-06-04 - Mike Caplinger's Argo D-4 Javelin
Flight Date: 2011-06-04
Rocket Name: Argo D-4 Javelin
Flyer's Name: Mike Caplinger
Motors: G64-7/E15-7/E15-ALTIM
Expected Altitude: 3,000.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Plaster City
Actual Altitude: 890.00 Feet

President's Challenge staged/complex attempt.  Ascent was a little cocked.  Altimeter tried to fire second stage at the right time but the motor failed to ignite -- bad igniter or wiring error.  Second stage hung onto third stage through deployment so no damage.

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech G64-7

 

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