Idiot-proof starter rocket?

The best goof-proof rocketry is things like the Estes ready-to-fly kits that include a fully assembled rocket, launch pad, and a couple of engines. I've seen these in the local Wal-Mart for less than $20. I also found them on line for around $27.00 @ Tower Hobbies.

There are a fair number of suppliers out there who can set you up

Some common reccommendations:

Red Arrow Hobbies

Countdown Hobbies

Commonweath Displays

I'me sure some other readers have suppliers they would recommend

A

I'd recommend SemRoc beginer rockets that have the flavor of he old 60s rockets that made us old guys (ok in our 40s) become hooked.

The Little Herc flys great on A8-3 egines and needs nothing preped at all, and fly at the local park. Insert engine and fire. tumble back down. Rinse and Repeat.

The Astro-1 will be a great paracute rocket for A and B motors again at the local park.

Get both at those prices, and build both in an evening , with no prior experiance.

SemRoc makes some great old time flavor kits.

Art Upton

Start with Red Arrow. He is a rocketeer's rocketeer.

I think that's what I actually got my other friends for Christmas. Thanks for jogging my memory. So now it's about suppliers.

Overall I'm not that impressed with any of the starter sets, particularly the ground support equipment (launch pad and controller for the beginner). The one that I like best is the Quest controller that is shaped like a hand grip and uses 9v alkaline batteries. I'd get any of the starter sets that use this controller and you actually have to BUILD the rocket, instead of everything being preassembled.

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