I swear we're actually launching soon... (Patreon)

It's been "2 weeks" away for about 2 months now, and something about that math doesn't quite work. Regardless, the flight software is ready, the simulations check out, and all testing is complete. All that's left is to put the body tubes together, load some motors, and fly this thing.

Right now, next Friday, November 6th is a strong contender for the first launch/landing attempt of Scout E. The weather is great that day, but it's great on the surrounding days as well, which is good in case something goes wrong(fingers crossed). 

The launch will be live streamed with the telemetry view just like the later Sprint flights, but it'll just be for Patrons so we keep the stress low. There's a LOT that needs to work on this flight, and while my months of testing show reliability is high where it needs to be, you know... we'll see :)

I'll be keeping you all in the loop if things change of course, but if Friday holds, we'll aim for a launch time a bit before sunset, which will be... *checks notes* 4:45pm Central Time. Hate the winter and daylight savings. 

Anyway, I'm just here to say it's really happening now, and I'll have more as the week progresses. This has been a goal I've been trying to achieve for 5 years now, and while I don't expect it to work on the first try, it's exciting to be back at the propulsive landing problem.

Blue skies,

Joe