June 10, 2000
Billings, MT
Temp: 75
Wind: 5 to 15 mph
Where: BLM land at 17 mile marker
| Rocket | Motor |
|---|---|
| Estes Alpha | C6-7 |
| Estes Big Bertha | C6-5 |
| Estes Astrocam | C6-3 |
| PML Thunder 'N' Lightning | H242-T/H123-W |
| 7.5" Iris | L1120-W |
| Aerotech Arcas | G38-7FJ |
| Aerotech Wart-Hog | G38-7FJ |
| Rocket R&D 4" Sandhawk | J275-W |
| LOC Hi-Tech H45 | H123-W |
Highlights
Joined by several other rocketeers, and a nice spectator crowd. My first launch was the Alpha on a C6-7, followed by the Big Bertha on a C6-5. Next was the rear-facing Astrocam on a C6-3. I then tried my first high power two-stage rocket with the Thunder -N- Lightning. The H242-T lit, but the H123-W in the sustainer failed to ignite (the ignitor did burn). The altimeter blew the chutes for a safe recovery. The RRC2 reported apogee at 531 feet. Then after a long prep I flew the big Iris on a full L 75mm L1120-W for a very nice flight. The Missile Works RRC2 reported 3672 feet, and the AltAcc recorded 3786 feet. Dual deployment worked as planned. My next launch was the Arcas on a G38-7FJ for a nice flight. Then I flew the Wart-Hog on another G38-7FJ. Next was the Sandhawk on a J275-W for a nice flight, and the RRC2 reported 2074 feet. My last flight of the day was the Hi-Tech on the H123-W that didn't light in the Thunder -N- Lightning. It had an excellent flight to 3033 feet. Overall an excellent day, and one of the kids found my 54/852 casing I lost at last months launch.