{"product_id":"estes-mini-alpha™-flying-model-rocket-starter-set","title":"Estes Mini Alpha™ Flying Model Rocket Starter Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_description-left\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRocket Starter Set Overview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstes 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Mini Alpha Starter Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStable Performance \u0026amp; Compact Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComplete Launch Experience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-page-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact rocket design powered by 13-millimeter engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapable of reaching up to 690 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by the classic Estes Alpha design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight build with molded plastic fins for stable flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright streamer recovery for easy tracking and quick turnaround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for first-time flyers, families, and young rocketeers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes everything needed for four launches, excluding AA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_description-right\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Mini Alpha Snap-Together Rocket Assembly Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) A10-3T Rocket Engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) Plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) Starters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Mini Launch Pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Mini Launch Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery Wadding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeeded To Complete:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) 1.5V AA Alkaline Batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Engines\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2A3-2T, A3-4T, A10-3T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLaunch System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini Launch Pad\/Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLaunch Rod Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8in (3.18mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProjected Max Altitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e690ft (210m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecovery System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.24in (234.7mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.74in (19mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.61oz (17.3g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFin Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolded Plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spec-fine-print\"\u003e*Tech Note: Rocket kits require assembly and in most cases also need additional parts for completion. 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