ESTES 7288 Solo Flying Model Rocket Kit Instruction Manual

ESTES 7288 Solo Flying Model Rocket Kit Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT: Please record date found on decal and keep for future reference.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you have all parts and supplies. Test fit all parts before applying glue. Product color and shape may vary.

SUPPLIES

• SCISSORS
  

• RULER
  

• PENCIL
  
  

• YELLOW GLUE
  

• MASKING TAPE
  

• CLEAR TAPE
  

• PLASTIC CEMENT
  

• 090001-7288 Self-stick decal
  

• 090058-7288 Printed index stock
  

• 072803 Plastic fins
  

• 072086 Glider ring
  

• 072085 Plastic fins
  

• 072925 Engine cap
  

• 072843/844 Fin can
  

• 039299 Body Tube
  

• 072842 Nose cone
  

• 072774 Nose cone insert
  

• 038186 Launch lug
  

• 066459 Clear reinforcement decal
  

• 038362 Shock cord
  

• 035806 Parachute
  

• Shock cord mount (Make a copy if you want to keep instructions.
  

ATTACH LAUNCH LUG

1. Use door frame to extend a single line the full length of the body tube. Mark lightly.
   

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3. Make indentation and remove.

4. Cut as shown at each indentation.
   

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8. Carefully erase line.
   

PREPARE FINS

ATTACH BODY TUBE

NOTE: Center launch lug between fins.

ASSEMBLE GLIDER

ASSEMBLE NOSE CONE

PREPARE RECOVERY SYSTEM

APPLY DECALS

PREPARE ENGINE

WARNING: FLAMMABLE

To avoid serious injury, read instructions & NAR Safety Code included with engines. PREPARE YOUR ENGINE ONLY WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE AT THE LAUNCH SITE PREPARING TO LAUNCH. If you do not use your prepared engine, remove the starter before storing your engine.

ATTACH SHOCK CORD

NOTE: Cut from page 1.

PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVERY

NOTE

Recovery wadding and parachute must slide easily into body tube. If too tight, redo.

ATTACH GLIDER

FLIGHT SEQUENCE

Note: Estimated weight: 3.3 oz. (93.6 g)

ESTES® LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED (Sold Separately)

• Launch Pad
• Launch Controller
• Recovery Wadding
• Starters (with engines)
• Plugs (with engines)
• Estes® Engines: C6-3

PRECAUTIONS

NO DRY GRASS OR WEEDS

PRE-LAUNCH CHECK 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 lug(s). Repair any damage before launching the rocket.

FLYING YOUR ROCKET Choose a large field (500 ft [152 m] square) free of dry weeds and brown grass. The larger the launch area, the better your chance of recovering your rocket. Football fields and playgrounds are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility. Always follow the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) SAFETY CODE (enclosed). MISFIRES TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE GOING NEAR THE ROCKET! Disconnect the starter clips and remove the engine. Take the plug and starter out of the engine. If the starter has burned, it worked but did not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant inside the engine. Put a new starter all the way inside the engine without bending it. Push the plug in place. Repeat the steps under Countdown and Launch.

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