Quest Flying Model Rocket Kit Quest America QST 1020
Show your patriotism and fly the America
Laser-Cut Balsa Fins
Molded Plastic Nose Cone
Skill Level 1 Beginner
14" Parachute Recovery
Length: 14"(35.6cm)
Diameter: 1.18"(3.0cm)
Weight 1.1oz(31g)
The Quest America uses Q-Jet A3-4FJ, B4-4FJ, B6-4W, C12-6FJ, C12-8FJ, C18-6W, C18-8W, D16-6FJ, D16-8FJ, D20-6W, D20-8W model rocket motors
It can also be flown with Estes A8-3, B6-4 and C6-5 rocket motors
Maximum Estimated Altitude 1500'(457m)
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