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Rocket Information
Vehicle ID: 109
Flights: 3
Model: Micro Alpha
Manufacturer: Scratchbuilt
Recovery: Tumble
Status: Operational

Flight Log
Flight Date Motor Launch Site Comments
1
2000/12/09
1/8A.2-1
Shawnee Mission Park, west site Test flight to check for stability. Flew very well. I managed to keep it in sight for the entire flight. It hung in a small shrub upon landing, but since the leaves were off the trees it was easily found and recovered.
2
2001/03/03
1/8A.2-1
Shawnee Mission Park, west site Unstable! Apparently the paint applied after flight #1 shifted the CG a bit too far aft.
3
2009/09/11
1/8A.2-1
Shawnee Mission Park, west site Separation. Lost the nose cone.

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Last updated: October 16, 2016