Flight Log - 2012-04-01 - Mike Wurtz's Eliminator
Rocket was built all stock according to the directions with the exception of a few things: Motor tube was replaced with a LOC 29mm motor tube for use with aerotech and CTI hardware. The rear centering ring was replaced with a plywood ring and I use an aeropack motor retainer
| Flight Date: | 2012-04-01 |
| Rocket Name: | Eliminator |
| Kit Name: | North Coast Rocketry - Eliminator {Kit} (K-45) [1987-] |
| Flyer's Name: | Mike Wurtz |
| Motors: | G106 |
| Expected Altitude: | 1,500 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | Metra |
| Actual Altitude: | 1,500 Feet |
First flight of the year. The boost was much quicker then anticipated for a skid, thanks to the lightweight of the rocket. As usual boost was dead straight. The 9 second set delay was exactly at apogee. Rocket drifted about 200 yards away, another perfect flight for the eliminator
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | CTI 138G106-14A |
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