Its hard to find easy-to-build and fly Beginner rockets with truly unique characteristics. Thats what makes the solo stand out on its own! It can fly up to 500 ft. before breaking apart and returning to the ground.
The Solo features a breakaway pod that glides to the ground, dancing through the sky during recovery, utilizing the wind and thermals to float gently to the ground. The main body of the solo comes down under parachute to touch down safely. At apogee, when the rocket reaches the peak of its flight, the pod can slide freely forward, dislodging itself from the rocket.
The main body of this rocket utilizes a 15 in. parachute and stands more than 2 ft. tall! Experience the flight of the Solo for yourself.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, yellow glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, clear tape and masking tape. (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included. )
WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH: Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).
Recommended Engines
B6-2, C5-3, C6-3
Projected Max Altitude
500 ft. (152 m)
Recovery System
15 in. (38.1 cm) Parachute
Length
25.3 in. (64.3 cm)
Diameter
1.33 in. (34 mm)
Estimated Weight
3.3 oz. (93.6 g)
Estimated Assembly Time
1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
Fin Materials
Plastic
Decal Type
Self-stick
Launch System
Porta-Pad II and Electron Beam Launch Controller
Launch Rod Size
1/8"