Description

In no time at all you will be at the flying field with all pre-colored parts and minor assembly.

LAUNCH SYSTEM INCLUDED.

What’s black, hot pink and yellow you might ask? Well we would answer with the WHIRLYBIRD! With helicopter nose cone recovery along with parachute rocket recovery, the Whirlybird is “really” fun to watch, launch and land! Easy to build no matter what your experience level! Have this rocket on the launch pad in a quick afternoon and enjoy countless launches! And powered on a C6-5 engine, your Whirlybird can reach heights of 650 feet! All rocket parts are pre-colored and glue quickly together with some tube type plastic cement.

LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Plastic cement and masking tape. (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).

Recommended Engines
C6-5

Projected Max Altitude
650 ft. (198 m)

Recovery System
Rocket: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute
Nose Cone: Spin

Length
21.2 in. (53.8 cm)

Diameter
1.35 in. (34 mm)

Estimated Weight
2.9 oz. (82.2 g)

Estimated Assembly Time
1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)

Fin Materials
Plastic

Decal Type
Self-stick

Launch System
Includes Porta-Pad II and Electron Beam Launch Controller

Launch Rod Size
1/8″

Age Recommendation
Estes model rocketry is recommended for boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.