Launch Report

May 29, 1997
Billings, MT

Temp: 70s
Wind: Mild winds.
Where: Home.

Flights in order
RocketMotor
Estes AstrocamC6-3
Estes AstrocamC6-3
Estes Maniac with boosterD12-0/D12-7
Estes Bull PupB4-4
Estes Yellow JacketC6-5
Estes PythonD12-5
Estes ShadowE18-7W

Highlights
The first Rastrocam flight after conversion (rear-facing Astrocam), the film door popped open on landing. The maiden voyage of the two-stage Maniac. Severe weathercocking, but recovered down the street. The Shadow was my first E powered flight, and my my first Aerotech motor. I couldn't believe the noise and flame!