Estes Super Big Bertha

The Estes Super Big Bertha is a mid-power rocket using 29mm diameter motors, that is over 3-feet tall and 2.6-inches in diameter. In this upscale of Vern Estes' design, the charm of hisoriginal Big Bertha model has not been lost, nor has the low-and-slow flight capabilities. This rocket could be flown all day on Estes E16s and recovered without breaking a sweat. But if you were in the mood for something more, it would fly nicely on any 29mm F motor around.

Katana Jr

Dual Deployment - at a
Mid-Power Price

Do you want to try out dual deployment, but don't want to build a high power rocket that requires either certification or expensive rocket motors? The Katana Jr. is our "practice rocket" for this very purpose. It is a FULL dual-deployment rocket, with a ebay, two parachutes, removable rivets, mounting hardware for the electronics, and a on/off switch. Plus, it has easy-to-follow instructions that will walk you through the process of doing dual deployment if you've never done it before. It is a 1/2-scale version of our popular Katana rocket, which means this rocket will slice the air just like its big brother.

Lifting Eye Nuts

Looking to simplify your ebay set-up? Instead of using two threaded-rods, which most people do, you can cut down to just one by using these 1/4-20 Lifting Eye Nuts. They are perfect for securing your shock cord to your ebay and locking in your ebay sled's threaded rod. Using these multitaskers can replace standard eyebolts, reduce the weight of your rocket, and they don't require wrenches to install and remove.

Estes A3-6T motors

We've been waiting for the Estes A3-6T motor to be re-issued for a long time. It is a long delay motor, that is great for upper stages of high performance rockets, like the Apogee Spek and the Midge. There is also a re-release of the Estes A3-2T motor, which is great for high drag models like gliders that don't coast very high and need a short delay. They are both in stock and ready to ship today.

NCR LaunchMaster Controller

If you are looking for a more robust launch controller once you have graduated from A/B/C powered rockets, the NCR LaunchMaster™ should be your choice. It is bigger than the traditional starter set launch controller, and it uses batteries with larger electrical capacity so you can launch lots of rockets in succession without having to worry about having enough power. And it contains 30 feet of wire, giving you safety to launch motors larger than a D-engine.

Gliding Parachute System

Gliding parachutes have the advantage that they can be steared. That means you can bring them back to yourself instead of having them just drift in the wind. Additionally, they are more efficient that a round parachute, so a smaller chute will give you a slower descent rate.

This is an experimental system that includes a nylon cloth Rogallo-shaped parachute and the controller ebay. It also comes with a servo, battery, and a charger for the battery. You will need to provide your own model-airplane style RC receiver and transmitter and have experience using them.

Three sizes are available: 24", 28" and 32". More information is available here.