Estes 1302 CC Express Flying Model Rocket Kit

I got this rocket because I wanted to have a relatively cheap 2-stage that can fit D-size motors. I received the kit very quickly and I was able to put it together in about 1.5hrs. I decided to paint it different colors from suggested so I went with green/silver. If you're not familiar with these 2-stage rockets, you will need to buy both a XX-0 (X is any letter/number) booster stage as well as a normal motor (it will show you how to put them together in the instructions). For my first flight, I used a D12-0 Booster and a C11-5 Single Stage. Remember that you can't load standard motors (A,B,C under 11) into this rocket because the mount is too large for standard motors. Also make sure that you have a friend with you to track your first stage after it separates from the rest of the rocket. Overall, it's a great rocket that can fly really high. I'm very happy with it.

I recently got back into model rockets and this is the first multi-stage rocket I had built and flown since I was a teenager. It was easy to assemble and soars with two D engines in it. You will need a *very* large area to recover this one. I had two launches on it, the second launch was unrecoverable as it caught a breeze up at 1800'-2000' and floated far beyond recovery range. Our launch area was about 1000'x1750' before the trees crept in.I deviated a bit on the instructions, I used the bottom engine mount on the top stage to slot into the booster stage I glued it so that half of the mount was protruding. Slide it into the booster stage and sanded it so that it wasn't snug to ensure a clean separation.It had a really nice solid flight straight up, no instability. I'll likely get another one, but I'll be launching it in a larger area.

The media could not be loaded. this is a great product overall. I haven't yet finished it, but I am for sure that this rocket is a real Blast of FUN for kids and adults!!! If you are lokking for a great educational project, THIS IS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I woul totally reccomend this rocket for experianced rocket builders only though. Warning, this is a tougher rocket to build, so please purchase skill level 1 rockets first. Another warning, this is an extremely powerful rocket and IT WILL GO HIGH!!! YOU WILLL NEED A VERY LARGE FIELD!!!Thats all i have to say!!! have a ton of fun with this rocket, you will love it!!!

I got this rocket looking for a really high flier--hoping I could launch it even once and get it back. I don't believe that the C size engines that this was designed for are available any more, but it flies great with a D12-0 booster and D12-5 upper stage (or just the D12-5 single stage).Be aware that this rocket does go very very high. The booster isn't difficult to track visually, but the upper stage just *disappears*. I launched it with almost zero wind, and with the parachute recovery being a little on the slow side, I was able to get it back (a couple minutes later--it finally landed) after it drifted about 200-300 ft. It was absolutely fantastic!!Cautions:Get a big field. Trust me.Do not launch in any kind of wind--even 5 mph is too much.Get lots of people to help you track the rocket.The rocket is standard rocket construction and easy to build. Mine turned out *identical* to the pictures. Worth every penny.

Launch this rocked 3 times...holly mackerel flew out of site every time.I recommend cutting small hole in chute to help it come down the same day..seemed like forever to come back to earth.had to order more D12-0 engine's used C11-5 for 2nd stage. great rocket.every bit of 1800-1900' totally recommended this rocket. make sure you have ample space to retrieve it..

I've launched this rocket 3 times so far and all three launches went off perfect. The rocket was not too hard to assemble and is consistent with other level 2 kits. With two D engines the rocket has a lot of altitude and hang time.

One thing I liked best about this rocket was my ability to stack a E engine on a D booster and get some very dramatic altitude. Definitely need wide open spaces for that.

Had a great time helping my 9 yo son build this.