Flight Log - 2011-08-18 - Hans "Chris" Michielssen's MPC Nike Patriot

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

Flight Date: 2011-08-18
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: 375 Feet

Perfect flight, ya bilge rat, great match o' rocket and engine for this small field.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes B6-4

 

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