Flight Log - 2011-11-13 - Jeff Boldig's Patriot

Kit bashed Estes Patriot.

3mm plywood fins, zipperless design with baffle, 24mm MMT, two 6-32 screws used for motor retention.

A small kids toy LED lamp used in nosecone for weight and night flights. 

Flight Date: 2011-11-13
Rocket Name: Patriot
Kit Name: Estes - Patriot {Kit} (2056) [2003-]
Flyer's Name: Jeff Boldig
Motors: D12-5
Launch Site: Battle Park
Actual Altitude: 700.00 Feet

10-15 mph winds. Used a Estes 12" chute with 4" spill hole. Tore one shroud and it was so twisted by the time it landed it was only a streamer. OK considering the wind.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes D12-5

 

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