Glider Rocket Kits

They go up like a rocket, and then come back down to the ground using glider recovery. You'll find that they are challenging, but they are also a lot fun than a traditional rocket. For more information on gliders, see the book: Model Rocket Design and Construction.

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Skill Level 2 Rockets - Previous Rocket Experience Suggested
Condor Boost Glider Sky® - Condor Boost Glider
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 07156
The Condor is a competition style glider that is boosted into the sky using rocket power.
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Sunward CFX-Six Footer! Semroc Orbital Transport
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 07405
Here it is! A faithful replica of the original Orbital Transport updated with laser cut fins and better recovery system.
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Skill Level 3 - Average Skills Needed
Sunward Boost Glider Sunward Boost Glider
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07717
The best looking competition boost glider, hands down.
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Skill Level 4 - Slightly Challenging
SR-72 Darkbird SR-72 Darkbird
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 05010
Sci-Fi glider rocket
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Space Shuttle Intrepid Space Shuttle Intrepid
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07022
Skill Level Four fun, and great for 4H Projects.
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Skill Level 5 - Extremely Challenging
Dr. Zooch Space Shuttle Dr. Zooch "Return to Flight" Space Shuttle
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07317
An "ant scale" kit from the Dr. Zooch line, this is a detailed kit of the Space Shuttle. The glider really flies! Uses B and C motors.
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Lifting Body Glider Dr. Zooch Lifting Body Space Shuttle
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07322
A Lifting Body is a special wedge shape glider that is stable during glide. This kit uses a space shuttle-like configuration to launch the small lifting body on fantastic voyages into the sky. Very unusual and is sure to get lots of comments.
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