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Ground equipment (pads, controllers and more)

Ground equipment is quite a broad category.
To test your rocket(s) you will need a launch pad, launch controller and batteries for it.

You will find both in this section, and we also sell extension reels for your launch controller if you need to get to a larger safe distance from your rocket. (Check the UKROC website to find out how far you should be from your rocket at launch)

We've also shoved spare igniters in here as you can sometimes have a failure with these.

You will probably want to go with a launch pad with a 6mm rod, or a 6mm slot rail for your  UKROC mission. 

If you're going the rod route then we like the Klima launch pad & controller with the optional 6mm rod, or the Estes Pro launch pad. The Estes Pro launch controller is also a nice choice.

Estes 3/16" (5mm) Two-Piece Maxi Launch rod
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D-ES2244
Stock: 13 item(s)
£11.20 £9.33
Estes Pro Series II Launch pad 6mm launch pad
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D-ES3552
Stock: 1 item(s)
£61.12 £50.93
£83.71 £69.76
£33.59 £27.99
Estes Porta-Pad E Launch pad 6mm launch rod
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D-ES2238
Stock: 1 item(s)
£35.64 £29.70
Klima 6mm guide rod 2-piece
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K7612
Stock: 9 item(s)
£7.96 £6.63
Blast deflector plate for Estes Porta Pad II Launch pad
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D-ES2241
Stock: 3 item(s)
£6.10 £5.08
Klima 3.2mm guide rod 2-piece
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K7614
Stock: 9 item(s)
£3.78 £3.15
Estes E Launch controller - model rocket launcher
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D-ES2230
Out of stock
£30.54 £25.45
£6.68 £5.57
£45.84 £38.20
Estes model rocket starters / igniters (pk6)
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D-ES2303
Out of stock
£5.59 £4.66
£52.92 £44.10
Klima ignition cords/fuses - 50 pack
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K0014
Out of stock
£5.21 £4.34
£7.12 £5.93
Estes Porta-Pad II Launch pad 3mm rod
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D-ES2215
Out of stock
£20.35 £16.96
£10.00 £8.33
£30.54 £25.45
£29.58 £24.65
Klima 25 pack igniters/starters
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K7002
Out of stock
£21.25 £17.71
£27.59 £22.99
£68.99 £57.49
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