When Rockets Flip Out

This is a big rocket with a big M5000 motor (I think it was experimental, as a number of us got some free motors from the Aerotech labs today). Right off the rail, it went unstable, probably from too much aft weight, and corkscrewed toward us.

One of many delightful launches today at DairyAire… a Tripoli launch event at a dairy farm in the middle of nowhere… Closest town is Helm, CA with one commercial building.