Flight Data

Lisa II Launch

We had a perfect clear day with no wind, perfect for testing the new parachute deployment system. We had the old launch guide back into service as much of our equipment was still under earthquake lockdown. After the setup and pre-flight checks, I hit the loud button. The acceleration from the new Aerotech motor (with a much faster burn that our experimental motor) gave me quite a fright. Lisa II soared up into the clear sky and disappeared.



After a long pause, we heard the distinct pop of the drogue chute deploying, and eventually located the rocket descending rapidly. The main deployed cleanly, landing the rocket gently in the tussocks 100m away from the launch site.



A few more test flights and we will be ready to fit actuators and instrumentation... watch this space.

Successful Lisa II Launch

After development over the summer, we launched the Lisa II rocket today from the Kaiterete Spit. The purpose of the launch was to test our new, one-piece assembly system, altimeter and parachute recovery systems.

The focus of this launch reflected the focus of our latest development which has centered on reliability and repeatability and we are pleased to announce that t

he system worked flawle

ssly for the Lisa II launch today.

The rocket reached a maximum altitude of just under 1000m and landed around 100m from the launch location.

See below for some photos - video and more details to follow.

Rocket descending under main parachute

The final resting place - recovered intact

Summer 2010/11 Development

Development is back underway with some new faces on the team. Work includes an overhaul of the main systems including the recovery system, airframe, control surfaces, guidance electronics, and wind tunnel testing facility. More details coming soon.

Final launch at Amberley

Photo courtesy of Hurunui News showing fin actuation during flight

Ellen I Launch

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Video: Vaughan Snowdon

Lift-off

Photo: Andrew Matthews