On the drive up we saw overcast skies and light rain. Winds were low but were increasing throughout the morning. I got in three launches before the wind got strong. Recovery walks were long.
Still plenty of flights and big crowds.
Today I launched the Estes CURVLINEAR with a Quest B6-4. The .16 oz. of nose weight was enough to compensate for the heavier B6-4 engine and gave a very stable flight.
The Chinese made Quest engine really gave a good ride to about 400'. Full chute at ejection and a long recovery walk because of the wind.
Even with wind gusts the two final test flights of the Odd'l Rockets F-104 STARFIGHTER were both arrow straight.
First was an Estes B6-4 to about 300'. The second good launch was with a C6-5 to and estimated 650'.
After being carried West by the wind, touchdown of the C6-5 flight was too close to the treeline. No damage.
I'll be able to bag up these kits soon!
Rick Boyette brought his impressive Chinese Long March rocket.
I was hoping to see the flight but he was saving it for Sunday hoping for lighter winds.
This model will be powered by a cluster of five composite engines.
While I didn't get in many flights I did launch two rockets where stability might be questionable. The Curvilinear was converted to an 18mm engine mount to allow more engine choices. The new F-104 Starfighter was finally flown stable with the larger engine tank dowels using B and C engines. A very successful day.
Congrats on the successful test flights. I'm sorry I wasn't there to see them.
ReplyDeleteYou should have come back today. You would have seen my Loc Patriot in its new form, a bon fire.
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