Solar Scouts Launch Set Estes Rockets

Double your flying fun with this 2 rocket launch set! The Estes Solar Scouts Launch Set is a two rocket combo set with superb high altitude performance in a complete, almost ready to fly model rocket set.

At 16.5 inches in length, the Farside rocket delivers cloud punching 1100 foot flights, but is easily recovered on its colorful 12 inch parachute. The second rocket included is one of our most colorful and highest performing mini rockets. The 10.3 inch Sky Dart is pencil thin, but deliver’s the kind of ballistic, space busting flights that make flying model rockets so much fun! Powered by our economical mini engines, the Sky Dart can easily reach altitudes of 800 to 900 feet. Recovery is by a bright orange streamer that can be seen easily after each exciting launch.

Estes Solar Scouts, great value and incredible high flying performance in a complete package.

LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Electron Beam Launch controller and Porta-Pad II Launch Pad.

Farside Technical Specifications

Easy to Assemble
Length: 16.5 in. (41.9 cm)
Diameter: 1.1 in. (28 mm)
Estimated Weight: 1.6 oz. (45.4 g)
Features: Plastic Nose Cone and Fins, Precolored Body Tube, 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute Recovery
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1100 ft. (335 m)

Sky Dart Technical Specifications

Easy to Assemble
Length: 10.3 in. (26 cm)
Diameter: .54 in. (14 mm)
Estimated Weight: .4 oz. (12 g)
Features: Plastic Nose Cone and Fins, Precolored Body Tube, Streamer Recovery
Recommended Engines: 1/2A3-2T (First Flight), 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T
Projected Max Altitude: 950 ft. (290 m)

After construction, what other items do I need to launch this rocket?

# ES2220 - Electron Beam Launch Controller
# ES2215 - Porta-Pad II Launch Pad
# ES1598 & # ES1503 - A8-3 & 1/2A3-2T Engines, pk 4 w/Igniters & Igniter Plugs
# ES002274 - Recovery Wadding

YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PURCHASE ESTES ROCKETS OR ESTES ENGINES. ORDERS FROM OR TO DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE US, ITS TERRITORIES, POSSESSIONS, APO AND FPO ADDRESSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

All orders with engines (sizes A-D) will ship via US POSTAL SERVICE only. Engines size E-G will ship UPS Ground only.

All orders ship GROUND regardless of the shipping method chosen.

Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12. Unless otherwise specified, all models require assembly. Tools, construction and finishing supplies sold separately. In order to launch, a launch system, model rocket engines, igniters and recovery wadding are required - sold separately-unless otherwise specified.

Please note if you intend to order multiple Estes items you can contact us for a better shipping rate.