Quest Flying Model Rocket Kit Courier Single Bulk Pack Kit, No fancy packaging QST 2011Bk
Sleek Payload Carrier
We can't think of many other ways that you can send an egg sailing 400 ft into the air and return it safely, and in time for breakfast!
The specially designed nose capsule comes unpadded - requiring your students to experiment with various methods of protecting Mr. Egg
The Courier model rocket is a traditional balsa fin design and carries it's own parachute recovery
Skill Level: 2 Intermediate
Recovers on a 14" Parachute
Laser Cut Balsa Fins
Length: 19.875"(50.48cm)
Diameter: 1.378"(3.5cm)
Flies with Q-Jet C12-4, C12-6, D16-4, D16-6 model rocket motors. Can also use Estes B6-2 and C6-3 rocket motors
Flies up to a Maximum of 900'(274m)
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code that can be found at http://www.nar.org/NARmrsc.html
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Want to launch an egg?
My students earn these rockets and then compete in a competition. Easy build, great directions. We added epoxy to fins to make sure not to lose any in flight. Great, inexpensive rocket!
