Flight Log - 2012-03-03 - Mike Caplinger's x51lite

Started out as a semi-scale version of the X-51A Waverider, but evolved into a simple 3FNC with a 4-inch first stage with 54mm MMT and a dual-deploy 3-inch upper stage with a 38mm MMT.

 

Flight Date: 2012-03-03
Rocket Name: x51lite
Flyer's Name: Mike Caplinger
Motors: I218/I175
Expected Altitude: 5,000 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Plaster City
Actual Altitude: 1,800 Feet

Second-stage motor failed to ignite but electronics saved the second stage.  First-stage deploy was late but no damage.

 

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