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Estes - 1756 Alpha Flying Model Rocket Bulk Pack (Pack of 12) | Intermediate Level Rocket Kit |Soars up to 1000 ft. | Step-by-Step Instructions | Science Education Kits | Great for Teachers, Youth Group Lead
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Estes - 1756 Alpha Flying Model Rocket Bulk Pack Features
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EASY to LEARN: Founded in 1958, Estes has been a pioneer in creating STEM educational kits for kids. Designed with kids in mind, Estes model rocket kits are made with lightweight materials and available in various skill levels from Beginner to Master. Newcomers can quickly snap a few pieces together for a ready to fly rocket, right out of the box. As their skills develop, our kits increase in complexity. With over 132 different rocket kits to build from, the sky’s the limit on what one can create.
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GUIDES and SUPPORT: Each Flying Model Rocket Kit comes with its own easy to follow, step-by-step instruction guide for kids to follow. Educators and youth group leaders can access a resource library with dozens of lesson plans and curriculum for grade levels 5-12 in Science, Technology, and Math.
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SKILL LEVEL: The Alpha is an Intermediate level rocket which will help a budding rocketeer develop some basic model building and finishing skills.
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RECOMMENDED ENGINES (not included): 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
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PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 1000 ft. (305 m) on a C6-7
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ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME: 1 hour (glue drying time not included)
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LAUNCH SYSTEM: Compatible with the Porta-Pad II launch pad and Electron Beam launch controller, or any launch system that can support a 1/8 inch launch rod.
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AGES: For boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.
About Estes - 1756 Alpha Flying Model Rocket Bulk Pack
The Alpha is  simply the best rocket, bar none, for beginners and experienced student rocketeers. Its got everything you need- balsa wood fins, molded nose cone, engine mount, parachute recovery and self-stick decals. The Alpha is ideal for illustrating basic rocket stability principles. Besides having an aerodynamic design, it is a very reliable launcher that can use a wide variety of engines. When your students build the Awesome Alpha, they will acquire many new modeling skills and experience teamwork and safety at the launch field. Launch the Alpha with Estes A, B or C engines. For school launches, we recommend using the A8-3 engine so students can see the entire flight profile of the rocket and most importantly, recover their rocket. To launch this rocket, you will need the Porta-Pad II launch pad and Electron Beam launch controller are sold separately. Your students deserve the best - the Alpha! WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, hobby knife, masking tape, white primer, white paint, red paint, and blue paint. (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included). WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).
