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Alpha III model rocket from Estes
A classic model rocket that so many people have used to get hooked on model rocketry! This was the first model in Estes' E2X - easy to assemble series.
This is no diddy back garden rocket - Alpha IIIs fly high - give it plenty of space. An empty football pitch is excellent!
The Alpha III kit is for beginners who want to build AND fly rockets. That being said, the kit goes together in under an hour. The critical fin assembly is pre-fabricated so the hard part is done and it will fly straight as a die. Give the glue a half hour or so before you fly it, though, eh? ;-)
The Alpha is a venerable Estes design that will fly on almost ANY 18mm motor: As, Bs or Cs. And you can get up to 305m (1000 feet) on a good day with a C motor! Mind the size of your recovery area! It might be a good idea to add a pack of B6-4s to your order so that you can get to grips with the power levels available.
If you really want to get waaaay up there, Klima D9-7 motors will certainly get an Alpha III out of sight! If you want to see it again, use a streamer instead of a parachute ;-)
For the serious beginner that wants to progress to bigger and more powerful rockets.
Recommended engines:
A8-3 (First Flight),
A8-5
B4-4
B6-4
B6-6
C6-5
C6-7
Note: Model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12. Unless otherwise specified, all models require assembly. Tools, construction and finishing supplies sold separately. In order to launch, a launch system, model rocket engines, igniters and recovery wadding are required - sold separately-unless otherwise specified.
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