Estes Design to Fly Model Rocket Builder's Kit
Estes Design to Fly Custom Build Model Rocket Kit Parts
    Estes Design to Fly Model Rocket Builder's Kit
    Estes Design to Fly Custom Build Model Rocket Kit Parts
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    Design to Fly

    SKU: 001114
    $79.99
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    Inspire hands-on learning with the Design to Fly Builder Kit. This comprehensive kit empowers students to explore the principles of flight and rocketry through creative design and construction. With enough components to build up to six rockets, students can work individually or in small groups to experiment, test, and refine their designs while developing valuable STEM skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking.

    Perfect for classroom instruction, after-school programs, and STEM camps, the Design to Fly Builder Kit combines creativity with science in an engaging, project-based format. The included Model Rocket Technical Manual provides clear explanations and diagrams to support learning about aerodynamics, propulsion, and stability, making it an ideal teaching tool for educators of all experience levels.

    • Build Up to Six Rockets: Enough materials for multiple student projects or group builds.
    • STEM Learning Focus: Encourages experimentation, data collection, and engineering design principles.
    • Comprehensive Resource: Includes the Estes Model Rocket Technical Manual for guided instruction.
    • Flexible Classroom Use: Perfect for science classes, STEM labs, and enrichment programs.
    • Complete Set: All necessary parts included, from tubes and cones to parachutes and fins.

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    Overview

    The Estes Design to Fly Builder Kit provides a complete foundation for teaching the science and engineering behind flight. Designed with educators in mind, this kit gives students the opportunity to design, construct, and test their own rockets while learning how aerodynamics, mass, and propulsion affect performance. It’s a dynamic way to integrate STEM principles into hands-on classroom or camp activities.

    Promote Active Learning

    Students learn best by doing. With the Design to Fly Builder Kit, they’ll explore the full engineering design process from concept to launch. Each rocket offers a chance to test variables, analyze results, and refine designs, fostering both creativity and analytical thinking. The included Model Rocket Technical Manual provides step-by-step guidance to help teachers lead students through the building and testing process with confidence.

    Encourage Collaboration and Discovery

    This versatile kit supports both individual and group learning. Students can divide materials to create separate designs or collaborate to build and compare multiple rockets. The variety of components allows for experimentation with different configurations, fin shapes, and recovery systems, providing endless opportunities for exploration and discussion.

    What’s Included

    • (2) BT20 - 18" Body Tubes
    • (2) BT50 - 18" Body Tubes
    • (2) BT55 - 18" Body Tubes
    • (4) BT20 - Mylar Retaining Rings
    • (4) BT20 - 2.75" Engine Mount Tubes
    • (1) BT20 - Plastic Blow Mold Nose Cone
    • (1) BT20 - Plastic Injection Mold Nose Cone
    • (2) BT20 - Plastic Nose Cone Inserts
    • (1) BT50 - Plastic Blow Mold Nose Cone BB
    • (1) BT50 - Plastic Injection Mold Nose Cone
    • (1) BT50 - Clear Plastic Nose Cone Insert
    • (1) BT55 - Plastic Blow Mold Nose Cone AC
    • (1) BT55 - Plastic Blow Mold Nose Cone AO
    • (4) Adapter Rings AR520 1" Orange
    • (8) Adapter Rings 2050 Green
    • (6) Engine Blocks EB-20A Yellow
    • (4) Engine Hooks
    • (4) 3" Launch Lugs 1/8"
    • (6) 1/8" x 36" Rubber Shock Cords
    • (2) 12" Parachutes Orange
    • (2) 15" Parachutes Purple
    • (2) 18" Parachutes Blue
    • (4) 12" x 4" x 3/32" Balsa Sheets
    • (2) 12" x 4" x 1/16" Balsa Sheets
    • (1) Laser Cut Centering Set
    • (2) Bags of Clay
    • (1) Printed Fin Pattern Sheet
    • (1) Printed Shock Cord Mount Pattern Sheet
    • (1) Model Rocket Technical Manual
    • (1) Safety Code/Warranty Sheet

    Designed for Educators

    The Design to Fly Builder Kit is ideal for classrooms, camps, and youth programs. Teachers can use it to lead guided STEM lessons or open-ended design challenges that meet NGSS and STEM education standards. Every component helps students apply what they learn in a hands-on, memorable way that connects science and engineering with real-world problem solving.

    Estes Design to Fly Builder Kit for making custom model rockets in STEM Education

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    Learn About Model Rocket Safety!

    Not sure how to safely launch a rocket with your group? Head over to our dedicated Safety instructions page for videos, support, and more!

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