Flight Log - 2011-09-13 - Paul Nortness's AIM-54C Phoenix
TLP 2.6" Phoenix. Begad! Replaced t' very soft balsa stock with 3/32" basswood. Begad! Laminated fins with self adhesive label paper. Added foil tape on inside o' body tube t' avoid scorching....that engine mount is WAY up in there!
Replaced t' paper hat nose cone with Semroc's Balsa BNC-80VE
| Flight Date: | 2011-09-13 |
| Rocket Name: | AIM-54C Phoenix |
| Kit Name: | The Launch Pad - Phoenix (2.6") {Kit} |
| Flyer's Name: | Paul Nortness |
| Motors: | D12-5 |
| Expected Altitude: | 300 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | 60 Acres, Redmond WA |
| Actual Altitude: | 432 Feet |
After replacin' t' nosecone with solid balsa, I tried again. Much better results as t' new nose cone shaved a lot o' weight off. Aye aye! Still a little susceptible to weather cocking, but it flew much better. Aye aye! Had t' check t' altimeter twice cause I couldn't beleive what a dramatic improvement it made. And t' engine stayed in this time!
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes D12-5 |
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