View Single Post
  #4  
Old 12-04-2017, 09:03 AM
tbzep's Avatar
tbzep tbzep is offline
Dazed and Confused
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: TN
Posts: 11,624
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ghrocketman
Surprised the SkyDart II flew well on a B6-4.
The original calls for a B6-2 or B4-2

I was a bit surprised too, as the few gliders I have call for short delays too, but it makes sense when conditions are right. A less than perfect boost angle or some wind would still probably call for the shorter delay with the II. As a standard rocket example, I use a D12-5 on windless days for my demo flights with the 2.6" Goblin, but it needs a D12-3 if there's a breeze that noses it into the wind during coast. Both motors put ejection right at apogee, with the 5 seemingly hovering before ejection in no wind. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if the B6-4's average 3.68 second delay is a little shorter than it was back in the days of the original Skydart. Bill may be good at building light too.
__________________
I love sanding.
Reply With Quote