Tag Archives: Rocket

Estes Alpha III Model Rocket; One-Piece Fin Unit; 12.3 in. L; .98 in. dia.

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

Estes Alpha III Model Rocket; One-Piece Fin Unit; 12.3 in. L; .98 in. dia. Rocket, Alpha III; Model; One-piece fin unit; Black and orange precolored model; Max. altitude: 1100 ft.; W/12 in. parachute; 12.3 in. long; 0.98 in. dia. List … Continue reading →

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While shooting off model rockets, you find that you can shoot your rocket straight up in the air.?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

Question by Jonathan: While shooting off model rockets, you find that you can shoot your rocket straight up in the air.? While shooting off model rockets, you find that you can shoot your rocket straight up in the air with … Continue reading →

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Estes Single Stage Engines; A8-3 Model Rocket Engine

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Estes Single Stage Engines; A8-3 Model Rocket Engine Engine, Rocket; Model A8-3; W/Igniters and plugs; Pack of 3; For use with model rockets List Price: $ 10.40 Price:

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Model Rocket Launch with Onboard Camera

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

Onboard video of an Estes model rocket launch (and crash). Filmed with a modified “CVS One-Time-Use Video Camcorder”. Video Rating: 4 / 5

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I have a few questions about model rocketry and aerospace…trying to make a model rocket?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

Question by karla: I have a few questions about model rocketry and aerospace…trying to make a model rocket? 1) How is the thrust of a rocket engine is determined? 2) What is the thrust of an A8-3 rocket engine? 3) … Continue reading →

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Estes 1295 Mean Machine Flying Model Rocket Kit

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

Estes 1295 Mean Machine Flying Model Rocket Kit Over 6′ tall Laser cut balsa fins D and E engine powered 24″ parachute recovery Flies over 900′ This is the Mean Machine Flying Model Rocket by Estes®. Suitable for Ages 18 … Continue reading →

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Building A Model Rocket Can Be A Great Learning Experience

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

Article by Gray Rollins Building and flying model rockets can be a great way for students of any age to learn a bit about the basic rules of physics. Although model rockets may … Continue reading →

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Rocket Launch from Model Boat (Goes Awry)

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

Expendable model rocket launches from 40″ model destroyer and detonates recovery charge in water. The rocket is made of paper and incorporates an Estes rocket engine. Yes, we know it’s unsafe and violative of the Model Rocketry Code. So … … Continue reading →

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Estes 1382 Comanche-3 Flying Model Rocket Kit

Posted on March 20, 2011 by admin

Estes 1382 Comanche-3 Flying Model Rocket Kit Estes only 3-stage rockeT Laser cut balsa fins Dual streamer recovery Over 3′ tall Flies over 2600′ When two stages are not enough, try three! A “D” first stage booster gets things going … Continue reading →

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Estes C6-5 Rocket Engine

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

Estes C6-5 Rocket Engine 3 Model Rocket Engines 4 Igniters w/igniter plugs C6-5 Rocket Engine List Price: $ 10.79 Price:

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