Quest Payloader One Rocket Kit

The Quest Payloader One™ is a great first rocket for beginners because it has so many features that make it easy-to-build. This includes pre-slotted tubes so there is no cutting involved, and through-the-wall fin-tabs that allow perfectly aligned fins.

Besides being quick-to-build, the sleek design of the rocket kit also offers a see-through payload bay so you can launch cool things like: bugs, action figures, and scientific experiments. It is fun to build, and exciting to fly!

You'll love this kit if you have a young modeler in your family, or if you are a teacher. It has all the classic parts of a traditional model rocket, like the balsa wood fins, but is easier to assemble.

The first big advantage is that it eliminates the need for a hobby knife during construction. You don't need to worry about young modelers cutting themselves.

Pre-slotted tubes also means that when parts are assembled, they'll be in the proper location. For example, the little slot on the yellow engine mount tube will mean the engine hook is positioned in the right location. And the slots on the white tube will mean the fins will be in the right location for maximum stability.

Plus, when the fins are placed within the slots, you'll know the fins are aligned perfectly straight. This means the launch will be perfectly straight-up, with no spinning or looping! Besides being safer, the rocket will fly higher too. Imagine the applause you'll get when they see how straight your rocket flew; like it was riding a rail into the air.

The through-the-wall fins also have another benefit. They make the rocket tougher, so the rocket can land harder without them popping off the tube.

Plastic Nose Cone - The smooth plastic nose cone requires no finishing. Its ogive shape is very efficient for high speed rocket flights.

See-Through Payload Tube - Allows you to see the cargo that you put inside your rocket. Whether it be a bug, toy, or scientific experiment, you'll be able to quickly see if the cargo survived the high speed flight into the sky.

Colorful pressure-sensitive decal - No cutting required. It is pre-cut, so all you need to do is peel it off the backer paper and stick it down on the rocket.

Real balsa wood fins - Balsa wood is very lightweight and can be airfoiled by sanding, to reduce the drag forces on the kit. Did you know that when using balsa wood, you're applying real aeronautic principles: using the lightest weight materials so the rocket flies faster and higher into the sky?

Color-coded parts makes assembly easy. Students don't need to know technical names of the individual parts. They just grab the one that is the right color.

Durable Plastic Parachute - The kit comes with a colorful chute that makes it easy to see your rocket as it comes down from super-high flights.

Simple Color Scheme - Because of the white paper body tube, you can even decorate your rocket using magic markers! This makes it great for younger kids.

The model also comes with a high-strength, Kevlar^® Shock cord. Kevlar® is six times stronger than steel, and is also fire proof. It can easily withstand the high heat of ejection, ensuring the rocket descends as a single piece. This makes for a very durable rocket that can be launched again and again.

Tools needed to assemble this rocket kit:

• Pencil
• White glue or carpenter's wood glue
• Masking tape
• Hobby knife - (Optional) Used to remove fins from wood sheet.
• Finishing Supplies like paint and sandpaper.

To Launch This Rocket Kit, You'll Also Need:

• Rocket Motors (Not included with this kit - See the motor selection above)
• Launch Pad (see below for suggestions) & Launch Controller (Not included with this kit)
• Recovery Wadding

Q. What launch pad should I use to launch this kit?

A. We recommend the Sky Launch System. This rocket flies just fine off this inexpensive launch pad.

Q. Can I mount an Altimeter in this rocket?

A. Here is how to mount an altimeter into this rocket Yes.

This rocket is GREAT for science fair projects, but the payload bay is too short for the altimeter. In this free YouTube video, you'll see how to modify this rocket to make the altimeter fit, and how to make it ready for flight. The tools used in this video are: razor saw, hobby knife, and a small drill bit.

Q. Do you have any tips on how to prep this rocket for flight?

A. Yes. We created a free video that will show you how easy it is to prepare a rocket for launch. While the video is not specific to this rocket kit, the steps for getting it ready to launch are pretty much the same. You'll see: inserting the wadding, folding the parachute, inserting the motor and its igniter, placing the rocket on the launch pad, and some safety tips for the actual launch. The result? A perfect flight where the rocket is recovered so it can be flown again and again. To view the YouTube video, "How To Prep A Rocket For Launch", please click here.

Q. Is this kit available in bulk-packs for schools and youth groups?

A. Yes. Click here to go to the bulk pack.

Q. I need help selecting motors. What should I do? Can you teach me how to select them myself?

A. Watch this YouTube video - How to Select Model Rocket Engines

We encourage you to learn the proper motor selection technique. Please watch our YouTube video that will walk you step-by-step through the process