Paper Rocket Challenge with Estes Rocket Engines!

Build a launch ready rocket using only household items - paper, drinking straws, tape, glue, etc - and estes model rocket engines. Video tape what you have built and make a video response to this one.

We used Estes A10-3T engines because they are small and we thought they would work better than the larger size engines. They have a charge at the end of their flight time, so if the rocket comes down early be sure to wait for the pop before you pick it up!

Some of our rockets flew better than others, but all of them made it off the ground.

Good luck with your rocket!

Some other great rocket videos on YouTube:

Swiss Rocket Man - Yves Rossy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-oQ--U-WaQ

Launch of Estes Saturn V Model Rocket
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l8XFhWngaw

Rocket Launch from Model Boat (Goes Awry)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-dtj6I3WIA&feature=related

Model Rocket Launch with Onboard Camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Xe4JmXEeY&feature=related

Five Stage Model Rocket
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfnDEryI3Dk

Vigilante 'G' motor to 7,833ft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOZWVaFRhtk&feature=related

Night Launch of Model Rocket
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djfHOYJcTZE&feature=related

World Record 965 Model Rocket Launch - Austin, TX 5/12/07
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUs0wm4HOOw

X-Wing Fighter Rocket
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogYrvEEM0Ts&feature=related

X-Wing rocket disintegrates in flight - Interview and launch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGvMVn38Eu8&feature=related

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[KidRockLV]

where u buy engine?

[htmlbandit]

Wal-Mart has them

[Hemicuda292]

Man, You sound like a pro at rocket building... But none of these rockets fly any good? I make rockets out of A4 paper and carboard... and fly 100 times better than these, On both A10-3t's and larger motors like C6-5's and D12's

[htmlbandit]

Sounds neat. If you have any videos of them, feel free to post them as a response to this video.

[thecydonianknight314]

Is it safe if I build a saturn V replica rocket using the same method or will there be a big chance the rocket will go ballistic?

[htmlbandit]

These rockets weren't very safe.  We had one that didn't get filmed that chased us and was too quick to run away from.

[DrinkMyGin]

garadge band!!!!

[funnymrmet]

this sucks



[kf103]

ur local hobby store

[MrSuperbing]

i lost my rocket too (well now i fount it)

it went 2 blocks down

[popcorn8190]

u got to recover your and mine went 400ft in the woods

[mazter310]

u guys seriously dont know how to build rockets XD

[coopercrue]

today i lost my rocket :( it blasted off, span around, and shot off into the dessert.

[coopercrue]

ace hardware has "half A" to "D"

[homevideosproduction]

hell no fucker thats it your never gonna get your works up on me if thats wat your thinking about me thats never gona contrackt dumb ass so be a nother proper