August 7, 1998
LDRS 17, Day 2
Temp: 90 to 100
Wind: 5 mph
Where: Bonneville Salt Flats, UT
| Rocket | Motor |
|---|---|
| Binder Design Iris | J275-10W |
| Rocket R&D Sandhawk | I284-14W |
| Estes Silver Comet | H97-10J |
| LOC EZI 65 | K185-10W |
Highlights
LDRS 17, Day 2: More people today, about 280 registered fliers.
First I flew the Iris on a J275-10W for a perfect flight and recovery.
Next I launched the Sandhawk on an I284-14W, and it went way up
there. I couldn't get my IA-X96 to work (due to a faulty wiring
harness), so I don't know how high, but simulations put it about
6000 feet. Then I flew the Silver Comet on a H97-10J for another
perfect flight. However, my good luck ended on flight 13 of the
EZI-65, which I attempted on a K185. Two fins broke off and the
rocket shredded - it was totally destroyed. The motor casing,
nose cone, and parachute are reusable. The launch was called off
early due to thunderclouds with lightning.