Project Home Team 13198 conducted a practice launch on Saturday, May 5 in preparation for the TARC final the next weekend. We used a new launch site in Howard County - a development field behind the Maple Lawn commercial area, near Rt29 and R216. The weather was nice, overcast, 79f, wind 8mph. We used the 7ft launch rail at a 5+ degree angle with the wind. Objectives Reacquaint the team with the launch process. Confirm the parachute size and other launch variables. Lessons Always make sure the nose cone is secured to the cargo unit. Bring tape. We might need a spill hole in the chute. We might need a new chute. Target weight should be 384g

Launches Rocket Engine Cargo Cargo Recovery Booster Recovery Weight Results Comments Black test 1 video E30-7T 2 eggs, altimeter M 18" chute thin connected 385g 787ft, 31sec Nice flight, but nose cone separated from cargo unit, almost lost altimeter Black test 2 video E30-7T 2 eggs, altimeter M 18" chute thin connected 385g 791ft, 49sec Nice straight flight, descent too long Score 15

Altimeter Data New Altimeters (Excel format)

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