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Estes Alpha Flying Model Rocket | Build Your Own Rocket Kit | Soars up to 1000 ft. | Fun Unplugged Family Activity | Great for Hobbyists and Kids 10+

Build your own rocket: Nothing compares to the thrill of building your own fully functional, flying model rocket. Great as a new favorite pass-time or for budding scientists and engineers, Estes Rocket kits help kids and adults learn about high-flying space vehicles..
Skill level: The Alpha is an intermediate level rocket which will help a budding Rocketeer develop some basic model building and finishing skills..
Recommended engines (not included): 1/2a6-2, a8-3, a8-5, b4-4, b6-4, b6-6, c6-5, c6-7.
Projected altitude: 1000 ft. (305 m) on a c6-7.
Estimated assembly time: 1 hour (glue drying time Not included).
Launch system: compatible with the porta-pad II launch pad and electron beam launch controller, or any launch system that can support a 1/8 inch launch rod..
Ages: For boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages..

EASY to LEARN: Founded in 1958, Estes has been a pioneer in creating STEM educational kits for kids. Designed with kids in mind, Estes model rocket kits are made with lightweight materials and available in various skill levels from Beginner to Master. Newcomers can quickly snap a few pieces together for a ready to fly rocket, right out of the box. As their skills develop, our kits increase in complexity. With over 132 different rocket kits to build from, the sky’s the limit on what one can create..
GUIDES and SUPPORT: Each Flying Model Rocket Kit comes with its own easy to follow, step-by-step instruction guide for kids to follow. Educators and youth group leaders can access a resource library with dozens of lesson plans and curriculum for grade levels 5-12 in Science, Technology, and Math..
SKILL LEVEL: The Wizard is an Intermediate level rocket which will help a budding rocketeer develop some basic model building and finishing skills..
RECOMMENDED ENGINES (not included): 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7.
PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 1600 ft. (488 m) on a C6-7.

LAUNCH ROCKETS UP TO 250 FEET - Using compressed air from any standard bike pump, the NASA high-altitude rocket soars up to 250 feet high!.
NO COSTLY ENGINES TO BUY - A more-affordable alternative to combustible rockets! Kit includes 3 rockets you can launch over and over for endless amounts of kid-powered, outdoor fun!.
QUICK AND EASY TO BLAST OFF - Simply assemble the launch platform, pump to increase air pressure, then safely launch with the wireless launcher system!.
LOADED WITH SAFETY FEATURES - Our patented rocket system features an innovative tilt sensor, electronic valve-release system & wireless launcher that ensure safe rocket launches every time..
STUDY SPACE FLIGHT WITH NASA – Learn about space, rockets, aerodynamics, physics & more with the included NASA Learning Guide..

Quick to build and fast off the pad, Estes 7299 Illusion Flying Model Rocket Kit is gone in a flash! With swept back fins and a jet-fighter nose cone, the no-glue, snap-together Illusion look like it’s always moving! Flights to 1125 feet on an Estes C6-5 engine. No tricks here – the Illusion is the model rocket for you!.
SKILL LEVEL: The Illusion is a great Beginner level kit. You won’t waste any time getting this no-glue, snap-together beauty on the pad. Insert the engine into the threaded engine mount, prep the parachute for ejection, and you’re ready to fly!.
RECOMMENDED ENGINES: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7 (sold separately).
PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 1125 ft. (343 m) on a C6-7.

Get to the flying field quick with these mini engine powered rockets! 3 complete rockets, one great price!.
SKILL LEVEL: The 3 Bandits is an easy-to-assemble, Beginner level rocket with pre-colored parts..
RECOMMENDED ENGINES: 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T.
PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 550 ft. (168 m) on a A10-3T.
ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME: 2 Hours (painting and glue drying time not included).

Launch your own Mars colonization mission – This set comes with all the parts and tools you need to build the rocket and launch it too!.
Goes together quickly – no cutting, sanding, or painting required!.
Recovery System: 18 in. (45.7 cm) Parachute.

There’s no thrill quite like launching a model rocket, watching it streak skyward, reach peak altitude, and then return gently to earth. When you build them, the thrill is even better than ever. Thanks to Estes model rocketry, kids can explore the wondrous world of science while experimenting with different combinations of rockets, engines and accessories to better understand how rockets reach outer space..
Flame resistant recovery wadding protects the recovery system..

There’s no thrill quite like launching a model rocket, watching it streak skyward, reach peak altitude, and then return gently to earth. When you build them, the thrill is even better than ever. Thanks to Estes model rocketry, kids can explore the wondrous world of science while experimenting with different combinations of rockets, engines and accessories to better understand how rockets reach outer space..
Ideal replacement rod and alignment tool..