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Estes Astrocam
For the payload challenge (NARTREK Silver level), I chose Astrocam, a beautiful sleek rocket with vibrant colors. Housed in the nose of the rocket is a mini camera that takes high-definition video as the rocket tears through the sky. The best part of this rocket is that you get everything in the box, the rocket,…
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Estes Big Daddy
Big Daddy, true to its name, is huge! It is perfect with D and E engines, that help this rocket power through the sky. The size of the rocket makes it easier to see this spectacular soar and then float down to the ground. I really liked this rocket for its power and design. Customize…
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Estes Mongoose
Mongoose is a beautiful purple rocket that is perfect for anyone looking for their first 2-stage rocket. The rocket can be built very quickly and is very sturdy. The first engine helps the rocket launch from the pad and the second engine takes the rocket way up. Two-stage model rockets help students understand the principles…
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Estes Loadstar II
Loadstar was my first 2-stage rocket. In a 2-stage rocket, the staged engines follow a sequence–the first stage engine burns out, and the second engine starts the next stage. This second engine helps the rocket get an extra boost and fly very high. The small payload area in Loadstar is perfect for putting an altimeter…
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Streamer Recovery – Estes Hi-Flyer Rocket
Streamer recovery was one of the toughest challenges I encountered while trying to accomplish the NARTREK Bronze level. On my first flight, I almost lost the Hi-Flyer rocket. The rocket flew well, but as soon as it reached the apogee, the streamer failed to open. After a few seconds, the streamer did open but did…
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Estes Taser Rocket
I have fond memories of the Taser because this was the first rocket I ever flew. It is a relatively easy rocket to build and I highly recommend that first-time rocket enthusiasts use this to get started. I bought the launcher set which included the launch pad and controller. Build Taser makes for the easiest…
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Model Rocketry – Where to begin?
In the summer of 2020, during the onslaught of Covid 19, I decided to take up Model Rocketry. It was a perfect hobby for the time – building and flying my own rockets outdoors. But when it came to finding information about where to begin, I faced many challenges. It was rocket science! I decided…
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