How many times can the rocket fly?

Each flight requires an engine which is purchased separately from the rocket. Usually engines come in 3 packs. The rocket can fly as many times as you launch it - 1 time per engine.

Do you need to get a separate launcher? Any recommendation?

Yes, you need a launch pad, and Quest makes a better and more simple one than Estes. I would advise, that I've built 30+ rockets with my son, and while this one is very cool, it was perhaps the most difficult rocket I ever built. You absolutely need the fin stabilizer mounting tool. Additionally, to ensure the fins actually adhered, if you followed Estes directions, and paint first, I had to use epoxy to get the fins to mount. They broke off immediately using two high quality wood glues. Using the C6-5 engine on the first launch, the rocket went 500 feet straight up, and 500 feet straight down hitting a tree, and imbeding itself in the ground without breaking. The parachute was never deployed by the motors back pressure. Upon sanding and finagling I fixed the separation issue. On the second launch I learned about the power variance I had read about regarding Estes engines. The rocket launched beautifully, soared over 2000 feet, parachute deployed, and we never saw the rocket again. I had cut a nickel size hole out of the top of the Shute, and had added 5" vertical vents as well. We never found the rocket, yet estimated it probably traveled over 3-5 miles with the wind in its descent. That isn't the only time that happened. One rocket we launched with a C6-3, landed 1 1/2 miles away on the roof of store lesson: Quest motors are much more consistent, use a smaller engine, 500 ft. Is high enough, and the Quest launcher has an adjustable base, and feet that you can aim your rocket into the wind, fly 500-750 feet, and land within 50 feet of where it was launched. An additional piece of advice, use computer generated return address mailing labels with your name and phone number on them, clear for white rockets, and white for any colored one. Place them at the base between the fins. As we have had many a rocket using Estes engines fly much higher than anticipated,and lower, we have had 5-rockets returned because a nice person found them and called us to return it. You would e amazed at where these rockets can go very quickly. Plan on losing one out of every three. We live in suburban Philadelphia, and launch on athletic complex that has 2-square miles of fields, yet because of the varying wind currents, we have had rockets land 1 1/2 miles away on the roof of a condominium. 4-6&7 year olds followed its entire flight. Another landed in the parking lot of Chuck E Cheese, 1 1/2 miles as the crow flies, but 5-miles by car. The Bull Pup best as we could figure, landed in the exact middle of The Pennsylvania Turnpike, 2-miles away. We believe it found a home on a tractor trailer. We searched both medians for a mile, and I searched 2-miles of the middle jersey barriers. Could not find a splinter.This is an amazing rocket designed for builders with very advanced experience

What type of engine does it need?

It takes Estes rocket engines A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5 which you can purchase separately.

What does it not include

Not included are the materials for building the kit such as glue, sandpaper, hobby knife, and paint. You will also need a launch pad, launch controller, engines, and recovery wadding in order to fly the rocket. Starter sets will include the launch pad & controller and a rocket kit, but engines must be purchased separately.

Paint Type	enamel
Material Type	Wood
Size	Large
Number of Pieces	7000
Item Weight	0.21 Pounds
Item Dimensions	15.6 x 1.33 x 15.6 inches
Additional Features	Sport Scale model and 12-inch parachute recovery system
Scale	sport scale
Style	Rocket
Seasons	All Seasons
Theme	Sport
Color	Multi

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