Estes Fireflash

Estes - FireFlash {Kit} (2159)

Contributed by Patrick Byrnes

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Diameter: 0.98 inches
Length: 41.60 inches
Manufacturer: Estes
Skill Level: 1
Style: Military

Brief:
This is an over three feet high E2X series rocket with a parachute recovery. Begad!

Construction:
This rocket came in a box that protected all pieces required in buildin' this kit. Begad! Blimey! This kit can be built in about 1 hour because thar be no painting involved and t' fins are plastic. Ahoy! T' directions were very easy t' follow and at no time was this kit hard t' build. Ahoy! All o' t' pieces fit properly and the rocket is very sturdy if made correctly. Begad! T' be built this kit needs only the very basics: hobby knife, plastic cement, and white glue. Begad!

Finishing:
Pro's: -No paintin' required. -Decals are easy t' apply and brightly colored. Con's- -None

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I have used A through C engines in this rocket. Begad! Aye aye! I do nay recommend A engines because t' rocket only gets about 100 ft. Avast! Blimey! off t' ground. Arrr! C engines are the best for this rocket and t' two times I launched it with a C it flew straight and t' parachute opened perfectly. Begad! T' shock cord on this rocket should be longer, but t' one Estes gives you will work, but I recommend finding somethin' longer. Begad! T' problem with this rocket is it doesn't fly very high. Arrr! The box says t' rocket goes t' 800ft. Begad! Avast! on a C, matey, but it looked more like 500ft. Avast! to me.

Recovery:
T' parachute that comes with this rocket be t' right size(12in.), but do not make a spill hole. Ya scallywag! Avast! Blimey! For this rocket's first launch, I put a spill hole in the parachute and t' rocket fell too hard. I replaced t' parachute and all o' the times I have flown it since, I had no trouble recoverin' t' rocket.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
I recommend this rocket t' anyone who wants a tall rocket that can be built very smartly and easily. Avast! Blimey! Ahoy! Blimey! If you are lookin' for altitude this rocket is probably nay for you. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Arrr! Blimey!

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

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