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RocketBolt Missile
Launches1
Flight StatusPartial
LocationNEFAR
Event
12819346_1676043962655050_8399626081723244666_o.jpgNEFAR- 2019-10-12
Altitude3916 ft
1193.60m
Expected4660 ft
1420.37m
Velocity484 MPH
779.24km/h
Velocity Exp.428 MPH
689.08km/h
Gs Expected12.7
Weight7.33lb.
3.32kg
StageMotor
1 J210-Classic

Bolt Missile-Fifth Launch

2019-10-12 11:06:00Z

Insane Rocketry

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Marked as a partial success because it landed 20" up in a pine tree. I had to wind up borrowing Bernie's extension pole to retrieve it.

At full extension the pole would barely reach the top of the booster. I hooked the end of it and pulled but it wouldn't come down. I pulled so hard I ripped a chuck of the phenolic canvas from the side of the booster (looks just like a zipper). I worked at it for over 2 hours and finally got the rest down. Payload section, electronics, NC and recovery gear is undamaged but the booster is going to need some work if it ever flies again.

 

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frewi80
Like 2019-10-10 18:04:14Z

One hell of a cool rocket.

frewi80
Like 2019-10-11 19:50:26Z

If you're flying first I wanna see where it lands and the angle of your rod. Very low surface around 4 mph winds and all the way to 9000 feet like 2 mph.... Exceptional !!!!!

Keisling
Like 2019-10-11 20:45:51Z

Should be a good day to fly high.

frewi80
Like 2019-10-12 20:32:45Z

Looks like a success to me David, sad about the 'zipper' that occurred while getting it down from the tree 

Keisling on 2019-10-12 00:45:51Z wrote:

Should be a good day to fly high.


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