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Reddit mentions of Estes Alpha III Rocket Launch Set

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Estes Alpha III Rocket Launch Set
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Launch controller, launch pad, and rocket assembly kit with materials and instructions Required to assemble the rocketOrange plastic nose cone, body tube, one-piece plastic tail fin unit, and self-stick decals for level E2X (Easy to Assemble) assembly skillProjected maximum altitude of 1, 100' (335M), 12" Diameter parachute for rocket recoveryRecommended for ages 10 and older with adult supervision up to age 12Requires Model rocket engine, starters, recovery wadding, and glue (all sold separately)Easy to assembleAlmost ready to flyAn Estes classicLaunch system included (Launchpad colors may vary)Flies over 1100'Easy to assembleAlmost ready to flyAn Estes classicLaunch system included (Launchpad colors may vary)Flies over 1100'
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Found 3 comments on Estes Alpha III Rocket Launch Set:

u/epicblob · 4 pointsr/EngineeringStudents

I recently turned 17 and I like aerospace and computer science so I think this question is basically made for me haha. Anyway here's a few suggestions:

  • Arduino Starter Kit (Amazon, $60). Arduino is a great platform for learning the basics of computer science, electrical engineering, and programming. It's a great learning tool for younger people. I first used it in a class when I was 15 and I've used it for projects for the past 2ish years. Definitely would recommend this for interest in comp sci.

  • Quadcopter (Amazon, $40). Not strictly as educational as the Arduino, but fun to play with. We used these in my aerospace class. It's just fun to fly it around, do tricks, race them, etc. If he's interested, he could try learning about the functionality and dynamics of how it flies and how it moves.

  • Kerbal Space Program (Steam, $40). This is a "game" where you design, build, and fly rockets and planes. I put game in quotes because it's a fairly realistic simulator, but it still has game-y elements like setting objectives for the player and rewarding you for certain actions. This is the game that got me into aerospace initially so I would highly recommend this if he doesn't have it yet.

  • Model Rocket (Amazon, $25). These are just plain fun to launch. We also did these in my aerospace class, although they weren't as fancy as this one. I'd also recommend buying extra engines so you can launch them again after recovery. Also, don't launch them on a windy day because they will travel really far.

    That's all I can think of off the top of my head. They're all sorta educational, sorta fun if he likes that stuff. Hope that helped!
u/overzeetop · 3 pointsr/rocketry

Here is a pattern you can cut out of index cardstock/heavy paper and build for no more than $1-2 in supplies at a local craft store (or which you may already have, or can borrow), plus instructions:

Mignight Express

You'll still need a launcher, and that could be a significant expense (relative to your $30 budget).

 

All told, you're probably better off getting this https://www.amazon.ca/Estes-1427-Flying-without-Engines/dp/B003CT4B0G/ which includes everything but the engine for $33 (find something for $2 to get free shipping if you don't have Amazon Prime).

u/DahBizomb · 1 pointr/centralpa

I am but haven't launched anything since I was a kid. I would get a Starter Kit and a packs of A engines. A engines don't go as high so it is easier to track the rocket until you can learn it's personality. I also like to keep extra parachutes on hand and they tend to wear out kinda fast.