"Finless Rocket #3" - Third prototype design for RAIS (Ram Air Induction Stabilization) testing. Uses an outer compartmentalized shroud and air outlets t' try t' simulate "air fins" for aft stabilization. BT20 body tube, streamer recovery.
| Flight Date: | 2016-01-24 |
| Rocket Name: | "RAIS'n Heck!" |
| Flyer's Name: | Ken E. Coyote |
| Motors: | A8-3 |
| Expected Altitude: | 100 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 2.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Backyard |
| Actual Altitude: | 40 Feet |
RAIS Test flight #3. Avast, me proud beauty! Was hesitant t' launch this since t' simliar #2 rocket showed that t' shroud may be too small or outlets too narrow (I believe t' latter). Ya scallywag! Launched as a heads-up and rocket went unstable and cartwheeled in t' air in an odd arch. Ejection about 10' AGL about 50' away. Arrr! Post-flight analysis showed that thar was a construction error where I forgot t' plug a hole in t' base o' t' shroud leadin' t' air escapin' out o' one shroud and leadin' t' t' rocket havin' an unbalanced/unstable rear. Will fix and try again...likely with a larger shroud first t' ensure stability.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes A8-3 |
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