Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Spirit 2492
RED, WHITE and almost ready to fly! If you have 5 minutes, you have time to get the Spirit ready for the launch pad. Reaching altitudes of 700 feet, add the BT-55 Booster Accessory (2257) and a D12-0 booster engine and watch this rocket soar way past 1,400 feet! 5 minutes and you are ready! Slip the fin into the fin slots, attach the recovery system and off to the flying field we go!
Skill Level 1 Beginner
Length: 21 in (53.3 cm)
Diameter: 1.33 in (34 mm)
Estimated Weight: 3.1 oz (87.9 g)
Fins and Nose Cone is Plastic
Decal Type Self-stick
1/8" Launch Lug
Estimated Assembly Time 10 Minutes (painting and glue drying time not included) Download Instructions
Recommended Engines: B6-2, B6-4 (First Flight), C6-3, C6-5
Projected Max Altitude: 700 ft (213 m). With booster: 1500 ft (457 m)
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
RTF Ready to Fly
ARF Almost Ready to Fly
E2X Easy to Assemble
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code
