Flight Log - 2012-08-20 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Nike Patriot

A build from t' old boxed line o' MPC model rockets. Very sturdy, shiver me timbers, a combination o' plastic and cardstock tubes, me bucko, no balsa. T' parachute tape strips had t' be replaced with new ones. T' rest o' t' model was built stock. Well, blow me down! 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: 2012-08-20
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: 425 Feet

Textbook launch, arrr, perfect boost and recovery.

StageMotor(s)
1Quest B6-4

 

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