Canon EOS 5D
ƒ/11
100 mm
1/4,000
800
Alumaflame!
The experimental N4500 motor exploded soon after liftoff, creating a black rain of carbon fiber confetti overhead. Victor caught our excitement on video.
Notice how the launch pad became unhinged… Good thing the rocket was already underway pointing up, as the pad fell to point straight at the launch line where the RVs and vehicles are parked.
The prior day, Mike did a successful L3 cert flight with this bird using a 98mm Aerotech M-size motor.
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