Category: Glider

  • Estes Multi-Roc

    Estes Multi-Roc

    Multi-Roc is the most versatile rocket I have ever flown. It flies as a single-stage, payloader, dual-stage, and carrier for the included glider. I really enjoyed using the dual-stage to boost the height of the rocket and then watching the balsa glider drift down slowly. If you are new to model rocketry and want to…

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  • Estes Gryphon

    Estes Gryphon

    Gryphon is a small rocket that is perfect for launching a glider. A small, lightweight cardboard body helps this rocket reach great heights. It carries a small glider made of balsa wood that detaches itself at the apogee. I spent a lot of time in my backyard trying to tweak the rocket with the putty…

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  • Estes Neon Tiger

    Estes Neon Tiger

    Neon Tiger is a great beginner rocket to launch a glider. The small striped glider detaches from the rocket at the apogee. Neon Tiger was my first glider rocket and it was fun to watch the glider gliding gracefully while the parachute brought the primary rocket back. The rocket is easy to build and launch…

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