Estes Alpha III Flying Model Rocket Launch Set for Beginners

Estes Rockets

Alpha III® Launch Set

SKU: 001427

$39.99

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The Alpha III was the first rocket in the Beginner level series. With easy-to-assemble parts, you’ll be ready for liftoff in an hour.

LAUNCH SYSTEM INCLUDED.

Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1150 ft. (351 m)
Simple assembly
Launch System included

Overview

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.

Includes Launch System!

Rocket

1 Alpha II Rocket Kit

Launch Pad

Porta-Pad II

Launch Controller

Electron Beam Launch Controller

What You Need to Launch

Estes Engines, Recovery Wadding, Starters, and AA Batteries.

What You Need to Build

Scissors, Pencil, Ruler, Fine Sandpaper, Carpenter's Glue, Hobby Knife

Tools, Construction, and Finishing Supplies Not Included. Shop Supplies

Everything that comes with the kit was in the box

Everything that comes with the kit was in the box, packaged safely.I would gladly buy from them again.

Flea-market find

Found an Estes range box 📦 at a flea market but was on the fence about it until I saw this model still in it's sealed bag. That clenched it. Add this to my Alpha collection

Great first rocket for kids

This was the first rocket that my kids built. The instructions were easy and my kids enjoyed putting it together. As for the launch, this thing went almost completely out of sight!!

jrotc student

this was a great rocket came down a little rough took a while since shorter meetings they land rough from other members if built improperly they can burn the parachute as seen during launch date but overall they hit the ground running and keep flying easy to build and use

Missing Crucial Piece

I ordered two of these kits for a school science project, and the instructions for the model rockets were pretty straightforward, but there were times when captions would have been appreciated. However, when I began building the launch pad, the instructions were a little confusing as I did not know what they meant when they were referring to the stand-off stem. When I compared the pieces I had to the picture available online for these sets, I had everything, but according to the instructions, I needed this stand-off stem, and I didn’t have it (both boxes did not include one). Therefore, I could not launch, which greatly impacted my project and my planning. Next time, I would appreciate being sent all of the pieces required to build and launch.