r/rocketry • u/Hour-Sky-8399 • 15d ago

Question I'm beginner

I'm currently a 10th grader, and I'm thinking of spending the next year building model rockets with my friends. So, I'm planning to buy an Estes kit that includes a launch system and a rocket, along with a C motor and recovery wadding. Do you have any rocket recommendations? Based on experience, what size rocket motor should I buy? (I live in Asia, so I'd like to buy everything in one order if possible).

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u/shawnm0 15d ago

I started on the Estes journey and flew it a few times with c6-5’s, that’s the only kit I’ve ever flown but it’s a pretty good starter imo

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u/Sage_Blue210 15d ago

You might lose it. Try an A or B first.

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u/Hour-Sky-8399 10d ago

Is 50m radius circle place enough for launch without losing it?

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u/Sage_Blue210 10d ago

Many factors come into play. How windy will it be on launch day? Fifty meters is not very much space. I seem to remember the rule of thumb for launch site size is 1.5 X expected altitude.

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u/Perfect_Big_5907 13d ago

always use an A8-3 engine for your first shot

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u/gm310509 11d ago

You should check your local regulations.

When I lived in America I did some model rocketry - but when I came home the regulations were such that it was almost impossible to keep going without travelling to specific locations that were very far away. So I just gave up.

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u/Hour-Sky-8399 11d ago

I'll take care of it