Intro to Rocketry Educator Bundle Contents - 3 Alpha Rockets, 1 Porta-Pad II Launch Pad with Electron Beam Controller, 1 A8-3 Engines Flight Pack
Estes Alpha Flying Model Rocket
Estes Alpha Flying Model Rocket Parachute Rocket Recovery
Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Controller for Model Rockets
Estes A8-3 Flight Pack Rocket Engines
Estes A8-3 Flight Pack Model Rocket Engines with Recovery Wadding, Ignitors, Plugs
Estes Alpha Model Rocket Build Video

Intro to Rocketry Educator Bundle

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$124.99
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Intermediate

Give students a practical introduction to model rocketry with the Intro to Rocketry Educator Bundle. Designed for classrooms, STEM clubs, youth programs, and new rocketry teams, this bundle includes three Alpha® Model Rockets, one Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller, and one A8-3 Engine Flight Pack for a hands-on introduction to building, launching, flight, and recovery.

It is an ideal starting point for educators introducing model rocketry for the first time or preparing students for more advanced challenges such as the American Rocketry Challenge. Students gain experience with proven Alpha rockets while developing the foundational skills and confidence they can carry into future rocket design, testing, and competition.

  • SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
  • PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 350 ft. (106.7 m)

Overview

New to model rocketry? The Intro to Rocketry Educator Bundle gives students and educators everything they need to experience the fundamentals of model rocketry before taking the next step into more advanced rocket design and competition.

Students can build and launch proven Alpha rockets while learning foundational concepts they’ll use throughout their rocketry journey, including rocket construction, launch preparation, safe launch procedures, flight, and recovery.

A First Step Toward Competitive Rocketry

Joining a competition like the American Rocketry Challenge is an exciting opportunity for students to move from learning the basics of model rocketry to designing, building, testing, and refining their own competition rockets.

But you don't have to start there.

The Intro to Rocketry Educator Bundle gives new students, clubs, classrooms, and organizations an opportunity to try model rocketry first. Build a rocket. Launch it. See how the recovery system works. Learn what happens during flight. Then take on the challenge of designing a competition rocket.

Perfect For

  • New American Rocketry Challenge teams
  • Schools exploring whether to start a rocketry team
  • STEM clubs and after-school programs
  • Educators introducing model rocketry for the first time
  • Youth organizations and community programs
  • Groups looking for an introductory rocketry experience before moving into rocket design

Learn the Fundamentals Before You Compete

Before students begin optimizing altitude, flight duration, payload protection, and other competition requirements, they need to understand how a model rocket works.

This bundle gives students the chance to build that foundation through an authentic launch experience - helping make the transition into the American Rocketry Challenge more approachable and giving new teams a common starting point.

What You Need To Build (Not Included)

  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Fine Sandpaper
  • Carpenter's Glue
  • Hobby Knife

Engine Chart

Engine

Projected Altitude

1/2A6-2 135 ft
A8-3 356 ft
A8-5 366 ft
B4-4 682 ft
B6-4 678 ft
C6-5 1,221 ft

Includes Everything Needed to Launch!

  • Rocket

3 × Alpha® Model Rocket Kits
  • Engines

3 × A8-3 Engines
4 × Starters
4 × Starter Plugs
12 × Squares of Recovery Wadding
  • Launch Pad

 1 × Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad
  • Launch Controller

 1 × Electron Beam® Launch Controller
  • Enough Supplies for

 3 × Launches

Technical Specifications

Intermediate
  • Recommended Engines

1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
  • Launch System

Porta-Pad II
  • Launch Rod Size

1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
  • Projected Max Altitude

1000 ft. (305 m)
  • Recovery System

12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute
  • Length

12.3 in. (31.2 cm)
  • Diameter

0.98 in. (25 mm)
  • Weight

0.8 oz. (22.7 g)
  • Fin Material

Laser Cut Balsa Wood

Technical Specifications

Recommended for ages 10+ with adult supervision for rocketeers under 12

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