Skill Level: 1

The Scout was designed by Vernon Estes and was granted US Patent # 3,114,317 which was filed in 1960. Using a novel design that shifted the Center-ofgravity rearward behind the Center-of-pressure at engine ejection time, the Scout tumbled slowly during its recovery phase. The tumbling increased the drag and slowed the descent somewhat over a ballistic, nose-first configuration. This was the Estes' first kit and was originally shipped in red engine mailing tubes. Provided with each kit was Technical Report #1 which educated millions of budding rocketeers about the concepts of stability in rocket flight. It was originally sold as Catalog # K-1 for $ .70 and introduced millions to the sport of model rocketry.

Parts

Precision Turned Balsa nose cone, laser-cut balsa fins, Tumble Recovery

Specifications

• Length: 7.1" (18 cm)
• Diameter: 0.77"
• Weight: 0.28 oz. (8 g)
• Motor Mount: 18 mm.
• Projected Max Altitude: 1100 ft. (360 m)

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