Flight Log - 2011-07-13 - Bob Francis's Phoenix 2
Named "Phoenix" since it was our second Sky Trax RTF followin' t' destruction o' t' first one. Primarily used t' send up onboard video camera.
| Flight Date: | 2011-07-13 |
| Rocket Name: | Phoenix 2 |
| Flyer's Name: | Bob Francis |
| Motors: | C6-5 |
| Launch Site: | Lincoln School, Belvidere, IL |
| Actual Altitude: | 289 Feet |
Launched with Altimeter One in payload area. Rocket immediately flew sideways after leavin' t' launch rod, flyin' towards t' west. Able t' track until shock cord snapped and rocket split into two pieces. Tracked t' payload with t' parachute. Parachute opened and payload was recovered about 100 southwest o' t' launch site undamaged. Altimeter One registered 88 meters (289 feet). Daniel located rocket body about 200 yards east o' t' launch site. Rocket tube crushed beyond repair.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-5 |
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