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ESTES 1475 - Sky Dart Manual

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Launch into the rewarding world of rocketry with this comprehensive model kit! This manual guides both beginners and experienced builders through every stage, from careful assembly of fins and nose cones to advanced engine preparation and final pre-flight checks. You will learn safe launching practices using professional launch controllers, ensuring an exciting yet secure experience. Perfect for hobbyists ready to build and fly their own high-performance model rocket kit.

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9. PREPARE ENGINE

心 w WARNING: FLAMMABLE

Www.estesrockets.com

IGNITERTIP

To avoid serious injury, read

ESTES-COX CORP.

MUSTTOUCH

instructions & NAR Safety Code

PROPELLANT! 1295 H Street, PO Box 227 FLYING MODEL ROCKET KIT INSTRUCTIONS

included with engines.

Penrose, CO 81240-0227

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PREPARE ENGINE ONLY

WHENYOU ARE OUTSIDE AT

PRINTED IN CHINA

THE LAUNCH SITE

PREPARING TO LAUNCHI!

上, Separate D. Push E. Gently bend F.Insert engine

上 fyou do not use your prepared

igniter down igniters.B. Insert CInsertigniter into rocket,

engine, remove the igniter

before storing engine-. and plug-. igniter plug, firmly

COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH

KEY ALWAYS OUT UNTIL FINAL COUNTDOWN!

ASSEMBLY TIP

Please refer to included Launch

Read all instructions before

Set instructions for parts

beginning work on your model. Make identification, assembly and use

sure you have all parts and supplies. of the Estes Launch System

TEST FIT ALL PARTS TOGETHER BEFORE APPLYING ANY GLUE. 了 ff any parts don't ft properly, sand as required for precision assembly.

MASKING

TAPE NOSE CONE (1T)

NOSE CONE INSERT (1) (72589) (Estes Launch Supplies: 人 (72601)

(Sold Separately) Recommended Estes Engines:

1/2A3-2T (First Flight),

SHOCK CORD ANCHOR RING (T)

lgniters (with engines) lgniter Plugs (with engines) Recovery Wadding (Included with

ENGINE HOOK SS(35023) ) BODY TUBE

some engines)

INSERT KEY. 人 8”(203.2 mm) BT5 STREAMER (1T)

PUSH DOWN

(ncluded) Porta Padell Launch Pad HARD. BULB Electron Beame Launch Controller

WILL LIGHT.

Use only Estes products to Naunch this rocket.

FIN UNIT (1)

WHILE HOLDING KEY DOWN

FIRMLY, PRESS LAUNCH BUTTON UNTIL LIFTOFFI!

PRE-LAUNCH CHECK

DECAL SHEET (1T)

For safety, never launch a damaged rocket. Check the rocket's body, nose cone

and fins. Also, check the engine mount, recovery system and launch Ilugs (2).

让 Repair any damage before launching the rocket.

FLYING YOUR ROCKET

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Choose alarge field (250 ft. [76 m] square) free of dry weeds and brown grass.

can be recycled-

The larger the launch area, the better your chance of recovering your rocket.

/sup PLIES In addition to the parts included in the kit you will also need: 二

Footbali fields and playgrounds are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility

NO DRY GRASS Alwaysfollow the enclosed National Association of Rocketry (NAR) SAFETY CODE.

伸 乓 国 细 OR WEEDS MISFIRES

TAKETHE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE

GOING NEAR THE ROCKETI! Disconnect the igniter clips and remove the engine.

PENCIL SCISSORS MODELING PLASTIC MASKING RULER FINE SAND

Take the plug and igniter out of the engine. If the igniter has burned, it worked but

KNIFE CEMENT TAPE PAPER

did not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant inside the

(320-#400 GRIT)

[Lo engine. Put a new igniter all the way inside the engine without bending i L Push the plug in place. Repeat the steps under Countdown and Launch.

N_ ALL GLUED AREAS ARE SHOWN IN RED 多

人 @2008 Estes-Cox Corp. All rights reserved. PN 65674 (7-09)

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Page 1 9. PREPARE ENGINE 心 w WARNING: FLAMMABLE Www.estesrockets.com IGNITERTIP To avoid serious injury, read ESTES-COX CORP. MUSTTOUCH instructions & NAR Safety Code PROPELLANT! 1295 H Street, PO Box 22...
Page 2 f HELPFUL HINT: IF NOSE CONE FITIS.… 1.NOSE CONE ASSEMBLY 5. SHOCK CORD MOUNT ATTACHMENT TIGHT COMPLETED NOSE CONE A. Use a pencilto push one end1 B. Pull the shock cord through the slit 5 站 只 .Apply ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if the igniter doesn't work?

If it fails, push a new igniter all the way inside the engine without bending it and repeat steps.

Where is the best location to launch my rocket?

Choose a large field (250 ft. square) free of dry weeds and brown grass. Football fields are suitable.

What must I check before launching the rocket?

Inspect the body, nose cone, fins, engine mount, recovery system, and launch lugs for any damage or gaps.

How do I prepare the engine for flight?

Carefully follow instructions like inserting the igniter into the engine and correctly seating the plug. Always keep the key out until final countdown.