Quest Flying Model Rocket Kit Falcon QST 1009
The Quest Falcon is an impressive design that is easy to build and fun to fly. Features a plastic nose cone and one-piece molded fin unit. Parachute recovery gently returns your rocket for one exciting flight after another! Includes both 18mm and 24mm motor mounts.
Quest Skill Level 1 beginner modeler kits may require a little measuring, gluing, sanding and painting. Assembly usually takes 45 to 90 minutes. Drying time for glue and painting could take up to 3 hours.
This kit requires assembly. Hobby glues, finishing supplies, building tools, launch system and rocket motors for launching are not included.
Launch supplies sold separately. Flying with 24mm rocket motors requires the AeroTech Mantis Launch Pad (89281), AeroTech Interlock Launch Controller (893891), Enerjet rocket motors with First Fire™ Initiators and Recovery Wadding. A 12-volt battery source is required for the AeroTech Interlock Launch Controller - Not Included.
Launch supplies sold separately. Flying with 18mm rocket motors requires the Complete Launch System (Q7700), Quest Q-Jet™ rocket motors with FirstFire Micro™ Initiators and Recovery Wadding. One 9-volt, snap-top, Lithium battery is required for the Q2 Launch Controller - Not Included.
Recommended for ages 12 to adult. Direct adult supervision is suggested for those under 12 years of age when building or flying model rockets.
Skill Level: 1 Beginner
Length: 24 in. (60.6 cm)
Diameter: 1.378 in. (35 mm / T35)
Weight: 2.26 oz. (64 g)
Recovery: 14 in. Parachute
Fins: Plastic Fin-unit
Décor: Self-adhesive Decals
Flights up to 1200 ft. (366 m)
Uses Quest Q-Jet™ 24mm White Lightning™: D22-4W (1st flight), D22-7W, D22-10W E26-7W, E26-10W rocket motors.
Uses Quest Q-Jet™ 18mm Black Max™: C12-4FJ (1st flight), C12-6FJ, D16-6FJ rocket motors.
Uses Quest Q-Jet™ 18mm White Lightning™: C18-4W (1st flight), C18-6W, D20-6W rocket motors.
Other brands of model rocket motors, with a similar motor type (power) designation, should be OK for use in this product.
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
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 that can be found at http://www.nar.org/NARmrsc.html
