

Estes Alpha III Flying Model Rocket Launch Set
Key item features
- Beginner Friendly: This flying model rocket kit is ideal for beginners and novices, designed to be easy to assemble and a classic starting point for many rocketeers.
- Complete Launch System: The set includes a patented launch system with an Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and an Electron Beam Launch Controller for easier launching.
- Quick Assembly: With everyday household supplies and glue, the rocket can be ready for liftoff in approximately one hour.
- High Flight Capability: Using standard Estes model rocket engines (sold separately), the Alpha III can soar to an impressive altitude of 1150 feet.
- Safe Recovery System: After reaching its peak, the rocket gently returns to earth using a brightly colored, matching orange 12-inch parachute.
- Distinctive Design: The rocket features a black body tube, a fluorescent orange nose cone, and a one-piece fin unit.
- Essential Inclusions: The kit comes with the rocket, launch pad, controller, and instructions, though engines are sold separately.
Specs
- FeaturesEasy To Assemble
- MaterialMetal, Plastic
- Age range10 Years & Up
- Power typeBattery
- Free shipping
Free 30-day returns
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- Flying model rocket kit
- Ideal for beginners and novices
- Easy to assemble
- Comes with launch pad, controller and instructions
- Does NOT include engines (sold separately)
Join the hundreds of thousands of people who got their start in model rockets with this classic! The first rocket in the Beginner level series, the high-flying Alpha III was designed with beginners in mind. The Alpha III Launch Set combines the classic Alpha III model rocket with our patented launch system.
The black body tube, fluorescent orange nose cone and one piece fin unit is easy-to-assemble and fun to fly! With nothing needed more than everyday household supplies and some glue, you'll be ready for liftoff in an hour.
Using Estes standard model rocket engines (sold separately), watch as the Alpha III soars to 1150 feet high. Once the rocket reaches its peak altitude, it will gently return to earth on its brightly colored, matching orange 12 inch parachute. Whether you're a first time rocketeer or a long time flyer, the Alpha III Launch Set makes launching easier than ever.
LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller.
- Estes Alpha III Flying Model Rocket Launch Set
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- Flying model rocket kit
- Ideal for beginners and novices
- Easy to assemble
- Comes with launch pad, controller and instructions
- Does NOT include engines (sold separately)
Join the hundreds of thousands of people who got their start in model rockets with this classic! The first rocket in the Beginner level series, the high-flying Alpha III was designed with beginners in mind. The Alpha III Launch Set combines the classic Alpha III model rocket with our patented launch system.
The black body tube, fluorescent orange nose cone and one piece fin unit is easy-to-assemble and fun to fly! With nothing needed more than everyday household supplies and some glue, you'll be ready for liftoff in an hour.Using Estes standard model rocket engines (sold separately), watch as the Alpha III soars to 1150 feet high. Once the rocket reaches its peak altitude, it will gently return to earth on its brightly colored, matching orange 12 inch parachute. Whether you're a first time rocketeer or a long time flyer, the Alpha III Launch Set makes launching easier than ever.
LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller. - By unknown
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Always need a proper launch pad, it's nice that you get something to launch with it. And a launch controller.
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