Wild Bill Flynn's Estes Alpha III Model Rocket Launch Set Demonstration & Review

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This is Wild Bill Flynn's Estes Alpha III Model Rocket Launch Set Demonstration & Review, complete with Slow-Mo's at the very end. We had a lot of fun with the boys that day!

This is how Estes Model Rockets describes this model rocket:

Join the hundreds of thousands of people who got their start in model rockets with this classic. The Estes Alpha III was the very first rocket in the E2X series. E2X (Easy to Assemble) is a rocket series designed with beginners in mind. With all colored rocket parts and easily applied self-stick decals, you’re ready for liftoff in minutes. The black body tube, bright orange nose cone and one piece fin unit build quickly into one flashy rocket. With nothing more needed than glue, you can be on the flying field in no time at all. Using standard Estes engines, the Alpha III soars to heights over 1,100' (335 m). Whether you’re a first time rocketeer or a long time flyer, this 12.3" (31.1 cm) Alpha III is a true classic that should be in everyones’ collection. What more could you ask for than a high performance, high flying, classic rocket. Assembly takes one hour or less. An Estes controller and launch system are included. Requires 4 - AA 1.5V batteries for the launch controller - sold separately. Recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12.

The Estes Alpha III rocket launch set contains a launch controller, launch pad, and rocket kit packet with materials and instructions required to assemble the rocket. It is recommended for children 10 years and older with adult supervision up to age 12. The orange plastic nose cone, body tube, one-piece plastic tail fin unit, and self-stick decals allow assembly of the rocket without painting. Additional supplies required to launch the rocket include model rocket engine, starter, recovery wadding, and glue (sold separately). This rocket launch set provides the equipment required to launch (with required components) the Alpha III rocket repeatedly and is suitable for youth group activities such as with clubs and schools.

A model rocket kit includes reusable parts, and requires launching equipment and single-use launching supplies. These kits are recommended for children 10 years and older, with adult supervision advised to age 12. Rocket kit assembly encompasses a range of skill levels—from Easy-to-Assemble (E2X), requiring only simple gluing and less than an hour of time—to Level 5, requiring multi-step assembly with measuring, cutting, gluing, and painting tasks. Reusable rocket kit components include a cone, a body tube, and a recovery parachute. A rocket engine, a starter, and recovery wadding are used once. Rocket engines come in a variety of sizes, time delays, and burn durations. A "first-flight" engine recommendation is generally made for each rocket kit. A launch pad has a stable base and a vertical rod that provide vertical stability during initial liftoff. A launch controller has a keyed ignition switch to prevent accidental ignition, and a cable provides a safe distance from the rocket during launch. Bulk packs of model rocket kits are available for clubs and schools, and allow groups of children to experience building and launching a rocket.
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Thanks, GB!!! Always fun to Mix it Up!!

billflynn
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Here y'all go, some quick tips from an old rocketeer. Baby powder on the chute, cut a hole in the chute on light weight rockets-to get them down quicker, and my favorite, get a fishing hook swivel and just clip on the chute to the nose cone with that. When the chute fails, unclip and get a new chute. And the most important of all, you never have too much wadding, and never substitute tin foil for wadding, your chute will burn. Hope this tip helps y'all....🤠

free-birdrocker
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Great launch angle and thanks GB for literally sucking it up to get the video.

mikessi
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Nice rocket and nice flight Biil! Great job GB, thanks!

jettechdonatkins
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I used to use baby powder on my parachutes to help ensure they fully opened. Nice launch!
Mike in Oregon

KindCreature
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Super fun. Love the scorch lol. Just make sure you find the hole!

davidsnyder
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I wish I could launch rockets where they would come close to the launch site what an awesome Launch

stirlingpickett
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Nice flite! It's not the size but the duration that counts!

kevintrappen
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Thank you for uploading. I got the chance to see a rocket launch in 2018. Memorable experience. I posted a pretty cool montage of the journey to my page.

SpaceFactsWax
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ahhh, success ! But gives a whole new perspective for a '3 minute flight time' :-) ...

jcb
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Lol “It’s not Hulk Hogan, it’s Wild Bill Flynn” haha nice vid guys

Did Wild Bill do the countdown for the Thunderbirds show? He sounded exactly like it.

SquawkVFRC
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Does the launch controller take batteries I can't get mine to work

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