Description
Rocket Starter Set Overview:
Estes Mini Alpha™ Flying Model Rocket Starter Set is an ideal introduction to model rocketry, offering a compact design powered by thirteen-millimeter that can reach up to 690 feet. This set includes everything needed excluding AA batteries (sold separately) for four complete launches, giving first-time flyers, families, and young rocketeers a smooth and confidence-building start. With its easy handling and classic Estes styling, it turns curiosity into an exciting hands-on experience from the very first countdown.
About the Mini Alpha Starter Set
Stable Performance & Compact Design
Inspired by the proven Estes Alpha, the Mini Alpha brings a sleek profile and reliable flight characteristics to a smaller, beginner-friendly size. Its lightweight build and molded plastic fins support strong stability in the air, helping rocketeers enjoy smooth, predictable flights without complicated assembly. The bright streamer recovery system ensures visible descents and quick turnaround between launches, keeping the excitement going with minimal downtime.
Complete Launch Experience
This starter set includes the Mini Alpha rocket, Mini Launch Pad, controller, engines, starters, plugs, and recovery wadding, giving builders nearly everything required to begin flying right away. With supplies for four full launches, it offers excellent value for anyone exploring the hobby for the first time. The Mini Alpha's impressive altitude capability, simple construction, and dependable performance make it a memorable starting point for a lifelong interest in model rocketry.
Features:
- Compact rocket design powered by 13-millimeter engines
- Capable of reaching up to 690 feet
- Inspired by the classic Estes Alpha design
- Lightweight build with molded plastic fins for stable flight
- Bright streamer recovery for easy tracking and quick turnaround
- Ideal for first-time flyers, families, and young rocketeers
- Includes everything needed for four launches, excluding AA batteries
Includes:
- (1) Mini Alpha Snap-Together Rocket Assembly Kit
- (4) A10-3T Rocket Engines
- (4) Plugs
- (4) Starters
- (1) Mini Launch Pad
- (1) Mini Launch Controller
- Recovery Wadding
Needed To Complete:
- (4) 1.5V AA Alkaline Batteries
Specifications:
| Recommended Engines | 1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A10-3T |
|---|---|
| Launch System | Mini Launch Pad/Controller |
| Launch Rod Size | 1/8in (3.18mm) |
| Projected Max Altitude | 690ft (210m) |
| Recovery System | Streamer |
| Length | 9.24in (234.7mm) |
| Diameter | 0.74in (19mm) |
| Weight | 0.61oz (17.3g) |
| Fin Material | Molded Plastic |
*Tech Note: Rocket kits require assembly and in most cases also need additional parts for completion. For a complete list of needed items to build this kit please see the list above.