PART 14: LEVEL-1 CERTIFICATION FLIGHT
Aerotech Astrobee D soundig rocket project launched from Cantwell,
Alaska on August 16, 1997 on an aerotech reloadable H-180W with a 10 second
delay. Rocket boosted very straight and stable, with very rapid acceleration
off the launch pad.
This unpainted rocket had a lift off weight of 3.5 pound with a 3 foot flat
circular parachute, and achieved an estimated apogee of 2,000 feet.
Flight was text book perfect with parachute dpeloyment and successful recovery
of the rocket. Level-1 certification flight was witnessed and signed off
by Steve Cords who is the Tripoli Alaska Prefect.
Figure 17 (left): Astrobee D on its maiden flight from Cantwell, Alaska.
Figure 18 (right): Close up view of Rocket exhaust flame and
straight boost of H-180W motor.
| Part |
Weight (oz) |
Weight (lb) |
| Booster |
23.0 |
1.44 |
| Payload |
8.0 |
0.50 |
| Parachute |
5.9 |
0.37 |
| Accel Board |
6.0 |
0.34 |
| Bd Mount |
2.5 |
0.16 |
| H-180W |
13.0 |
0.81 |
| No Payload |
49.9 |
3.12 |
| Payload |
58.4 |
3.65 |
For question and comments about this rocket project, contact:
Randy Thomas - TRA #193, L-2
Paratech Parachutes (President)
139 Kelsan Way
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-2929
Fax: (907) 479-8711
email: fsrlt@aurora.alaska.edu
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