We had a great day to conduct our second test launch session..  The temperature was around 55 degrees and there was almost no wind.  We launched five TARC rockets, and three of them a second time.  We had some promising success and may be ready for a qualification launch in February.

• We launched eggs eight times and only lost one egg.
• We collected much more data then we did in December.
• We downloaded four altimeter data sets.
• The smaller parachutes seemed to help in getting down faster.
• We have some good designs.
• The launch tower, timer, data recording, parachute packing, and cargo loading operations went smoothly.

Lessons

• We need to change the design on the BT70 shock cords -- elastic segments, pressure relief holes, or longer cords.
• We need to check that the engine is tight in the engine tubes.
• We need to make sure there is no possible vertical shifting of the eggs.
• We need to weigh each rocket before launch.
• Chute protectors seemed to work.
• We need larger fins. 

Our TARC Rockets

Pictures

BT70-1 Prep	BT80-1 Prep
BT80-1 Loading	Watching and Waiting
BT70-1 Ready	BT70-3 Last Launch
Range Safety Officers