PML Thunder -N- Lightning

This is my third Public Missles Ltd. rocket, and my first attempt at high power staging. It has phenolic body tubes and "G-10" fiberglass fins. The kit I bought was fully fiberglassed. It has the Close Proximity Recovery system that requires an altimeter. I'm using a ROCKETMAN R4C and R3C parachutes. I am also using 5/8" tubular Kevlar® in place of the nylon straps and elastic shock cords.

Dia: 2.560"; Length: 90"; Wt.: 82 oz.; Motor (1): 38mm in each stage
Recommended motors:
Status: Active

Flt Date Motor Comments
1) 4/15/00 H242-T Single-stage. Nice flight. RRC2 reported 1393 feet.
2) 6/10/00 H242-T/H123-W Two-stage attempt. Top stage failed to ignite. Chutes all deployed. RRC2 reported 531 feet.
3) 7/15/00 I357-T/H123-W Two-stage attempt. Top stage failed to ignite as timer failed to arm. Chutes all deployed. RRC2 reported 1069 feet.
4) 7/15/00 I357-T/H123-W Another two-stage attempt. Top stage failed to ignite, lost timer section. Chutes all deployed. RRC2 reported 1069 feet.
5) 5/18/02 I211-W Single-stage. Nice flight, but nose cone separated at ejection. RRC2 reported 3972 feet.

Pictures
The Thunder 'N' Lightning before its first launch. 4/15/00.
The Thunder 'N' Lightning on a H242-T. 4/15/00.

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