SkyPirate - Launch Reports - January 19, 2002

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Launch Reports

	January 19, 2002	1

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		Sports Launch Windom, Texas The day started off very cold (at least for Texas) and got a little warmer as the day went on. Cold weather, high winds are not the best weather for flying, but I needed to test some downscaled versions of future projects. So the Bel Aero and the Intruder made their first flights under these adverse conditions.

		In the fifties, automobile manufacturers designed cars inspired by rockets. I felt it was time to return the favor by designing a rocket inspired by a car. The result was a surprisingly "fast" looking rocket that gets a lot of attention and puzzled looks. The asymetrical fin design of the Bel Aero concerned me and I wanted to test a smaller version. I threw it together quickly and made two test flights with very different results.

		The first flight on a D12-5 was very successful, with the exception of the parachute being pulled apart by the high winds and heavily weighted nose cone. It took a lot weight to stabilize this rocket. The next flight fish tailed quite a bit. Now it's time to move on the the bigger version.

		Later in the day, I flew my slightly upscale Quest Intruder. No pictures, but a very dramatic, good looking flight.

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