Aerotech Rocket Launch and Recovery Grading
Checklist
_____ 1)
Preflight – 10 pts
¨ Safety checklist completed
¨ Prediction spreadsheet with predicted altitude given to Mr. Duhrkopf
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_____ 2)
Launch and Recovery– 10 pts
¨ Able to hook up controller without assistance
¨ Proper safety check and countdown to launch
¨ Rocket has a proper takeoff
¨ Parachute deploys and works as advertised
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_____ 3)
Post-flight analysis – 20 pts
¨ Damage report completed
¨ Actual flight data complied
¨ Comparison with predicted altitude, airspeed, and acceleration
¨ Flight data error analysis
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_____ 4)
Lesson Learned – 20 pts
¨ Building
¨ Painting and Design
¨ Launching
¨ Data retrieval
¨ Overall thoughts on project
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