Flight Log - 2012-07-01 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Nike Patriot

A build from t' old boxed line o' MPC model rockets. Blimey! Very sturdy, me hearties, a combination o' plastic and cardstock tubes, no balsa. T' parachute tape strips had t' be replaced with new ones. T' rest o' t' model was built stock. T' model has a very thick, plastic launch lug. T' same fin unit be used in t' MPC and later Quest Nike Smoke kit.

Flight Date: 2012-07-01
Rocket Name: MPC Nike Patriot
Kit Name: MPC - Nike Patriot {Kit} (R-849) [1971-1978]
Flyer's Name: Hans "Chris" Michielssen
Motors: Estes B6-4
Launch Site: Schoolyard Soccer field
Actual Altitude: 500 Feet

Great flight from an "indestructable" model. Old MPC parachute still workin' fine.

StageMotor(s)
1Quest B6-4

 

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