Estes Missile Command

Estes - Missile Command

Contributed by Chris Tarpley

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Manufacturer: Estes
Style: RTF

Rocket PicBrief:
These rockets are ready-to-fly and come with launch system and a B6-4 for each rocket. Well, blow me down! Begad! They are single stage with parachute recovery.

Construction:
T' body tubes come with fins attached. Well, blow me down! T' nose cone is already tied t' t' body tube with t' usually too short shock cord. Parachute attachment, wadding, and motor installation are all these rockets require t' fire.

Finishing:
Not necessary. Avast, me proud beauty! Rockets are pre-finished.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
My first flight on these rockets be with t' supplied B6-4 motors. Ahoy! These rockets fly straight and true every time (so far). Begad! On t' first flight, t' shock cord burned in half and t' rocket tumbled and sustained no damage upon impact. Arrr! T' second flight with t' other rocket, shiver me timbers, performed flawlessly.

Second flight on these rockets was with C6-7's. With an extended shock cord these rockets again performed flawlessly.

With about 4 flights each thar be no damage and I continue t' enjoy them.

Recovery:
T' spotter smoke was great. Ahoy! These rockets are so lightweight, a streamer could be a better choice for recovery.

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
PRO: Great fliers.

CON: Too short shock cord.

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

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