Flight Log - 2017-09-23 - Steve Lindeman's Patriot
A classic 1:10 scale model rocket of the desert hero and mother of all air defense missiles. Based on the U.S. Army’s M-104 surface-air missile
| Flight Date: | 2017-09-23 |
| Rocket Name: | Patriot |
| Kit Name: | Estes - Patriot M104 {Kit} (2056) [2004-2010] |
| Flyer's Name: | Steve Lindeman |
| Motors: | C6-5 |
| Expected Altitude: | 600 Feet |
| Wind Speed: | 4.00 mph |
| Launch Site: | JMRC-M.I.S./Graves Farm Campground |
This launch was part of a tribute launch for those lost on 9-11. Was also a maiden flight for this rocket. Rocket left the pad with authority and climbed to expected altitude. Parachute at apogee. Moderate walk for recovery with no damage to rocket.
| Stage | Motor(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Estes C6-5 |
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