Does this rocket require separate purchase of a launch controller?
1265987
There are rockets with the launch pad as a kit for about 28.00 dollars I love Big Bertha because it has a payload and 45 plus years ago I sent a small white mouse up he survived an became great pet.Estes has been around for years and if you want to get the kids away from the computer this is a awesome hobby they will get involved
1265988
the steel runner rocket attaches to has to be stronger thicker to accommodate the heavier rocket ...
1265989
If you are going to launch it on your own yes. I bought one Estes set that had a launch controller. This is because I have always launched with a rocket club. The club I belong too has a launch pad to accommodate 10 rockets at once with a switch to choose which rocket to launch. To find a club near you, you can go to http://www.nar.org/find-a-local-club/nar-club-locator/.
391037
The kit does not include the launch rod or the motor. You will need to purchase separately.
63144
They tell you you need - Estes Launch Pad and Controller - sold separately. The Controller requires 4 AA batteries and Estes launch supplies including engines, wadding, igniters, igniter plugs - sold separately. We use both B and C engines, but we launch the rockets in a field. We make our wading paper with paper towels and borax. You can search online for recipe. It's pretty simple.
1335777
Yes. One engine per launch. The rocket is reusable, the engines are disposable.
165281
You have to operate this camera manually, the automatic version went up in flame in the rocket explosion yesterday, I don't think you could afford it anyway.
1896629
No, there are a few kits that do like "taser" or you can buy the launcher seperately.
366758
No. You have to buy the remote control separately, which is full functioning.
867535
You must also purchase a controller and two servo motors to complete this product. these items are almost always sold separatly from RC models.
1896630
No it does not. Typically you would look for rockets with a 'kit' to have a launcher included.
1289142
It will launch as many times as you have engines. You will need a new engine for each launch but this has the pad, launch controller, etc. You will also need new wadding and the engine connectors for each new launch but they are easily purchased here or from a hobby store.
556017
No is not needed, but a cotroller is cheap and i think it enhances the gameplay a lot
781095
No, however jeboa does make a dual controller that can be purchased separately.
939810
No, you don't have it purchase anything separately; it comes with everything you need. Have fun!
1671768
I bought the jr. and super. The launchers were pretty much the same, the difference was in the rockets. The jr. did not launch as high as the super because the jr was fatter than the supper, but the launchers were equal.
2080922
No, the engines must be purchased separately. Since the engines are considered "explosive" I haven't been able to order them through the mail. Most hobby shops, Michaels, and Hobby Lobby carry a good supply...
1810508
No, Bind N Fly you bind it to a controller you own. Ready to Fly or RTF does come with a controller.
160677
You will need to purchase the rocket engines. They are sold in packages of three and come complete with wadding and igniters. Estes recommends B4-2 for the 1st flight of the Amazon (larger rocket) and B4-4, B6-2, C6-3 and C6-5 are also compatible. The Crossfire (smaller rocket) will accept A8-3 (first flight), B4-4, C6-5 and C6-7. You will also need to purchase both plastic model cement and wood glue (white school glue okay) for assembly. Lastly you will need to purchase a small can of spray primer, a small can of white spray paint and a can of clear spray paint (optional) to finish the smaller rocket as it is constructed from paper tube and balsa wood with a plastic nose cone. The larger rocket is mostly plastic, already finished and just requires stickers to be placed after assembly. The only tools required to assemble either rocket are an exacto knife, a small piece of fine sandpaper and scissors. The larger rocket is much easier to assemble and I would recommend tackling that one first. It also accepts many of the same engine sizes as the smaller one so you may get by with purchasing just a couple of sizes. Engines are selected by letter with A being the weakest and D being the most powerful. The first number after the letter type represents how many seconds the "burn" is and the last number represents the delay before deploying the parachute. Choose accordingly and start with the lower powered engines first to properly test your rocket and confirm your launch location is big enough. Trees, wind, houses and fenced in yards with dogs can be potential setbacks. My son and I had to contend with all of these our first launch despite utilizing a local park with six or seven acres of open area. Hope this helps.