Estes

Estes Hi-Flier Flying Model Rocket Kit, Intermediate Skill Level (002178)

SKU: 78TE2178

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  • Regular price $12.99


  • Be sure and keep your eye on this stream-lined missile as it climbs to amazing heights over 1,600 feet, and recovers with a fluorescent orange streamer
  • One of our most extreme, super performance model rockets you can own and can easily be built in one afternoon
  • Kit features laser cut wood fins, self-stick decals, streamer recovery
  • Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12
  • Tools, construction and finishing supplies sold separately. In order to launch, a launch system, model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding are required - sold separately

How high will a High-Flier go? The answer is OUTTA SIGHT!! No one knows for sure. Or maybe you do? The Estes Hi-Flier is an ultra high performance model rocket with tons of attitude. Be sure and keep your eye on this stream-lined missile as it climbs to amazing heights over 1,500 feet, (OK we told you) and recovers with a fluorescent orange streamer. Watch it climb and climb and climb and…well, you get the idea! WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, silver 1/32 inch pin stripe tape or silver paint, primer (white), paint (black, gray, red) and clear coat (optional). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.) WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, 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: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 w/Engine Adapter (sold separately)- A10-3T
  • Projected Max Altitude: 1500 ft. (457 m)
  • Recovery System: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Streamer
  • Length: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
  • Diameter: .74 in. (19 mm)
  • Estimated Weight: 1.1 oz. (31.2 g)
  • Estimated Assembly Time: 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
  • Fin Materials: Laser cut wood
  • Decal Type: Self-stick
  • Minimum Required Launch System: Porta-Pad II and Electron Beam Launch Controller
  • Required Launch Rod Size: 1/8"