Flight Log - 2012-11-04 - Karl Brandt's Super Big Bertha
This is a rough copy of a Super Big Bertha from the instructions that I found online. I added an ejection baffle and made through-the-wall fins from basswood.
| Flight Date: | 2012-11-04 |
| Rocket Name: | Super Big Bertha |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Super Big Bertha {Kit} (2018) [1989-1993,2000] |
| Flyer's Name: | Karl Brandt |
| Motors: | F24-4W |
| Expected Altitude: | 750 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Sapodilla Rd. |
Forgot to install ejection charge! 
Initially weathercocked slightly, arched over and went nose first into the ground 400' away. Nose cone and upper body tube completely destroyed. Bottom section looks okay. Neither the baffles, lower tube or fins were damaged.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aerotech F24W-4 |
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