13.
Launch Supplies
To launch your rocket you will need the following items:
A Launch controller and Launch pad with a 1/8” launch
rod.
Three to four sheets of recovery wadding for each
additional flight.
Recommended engines: A8-3, B4-4, B4-6, B6-4, B6-6,
C6-5, C6-7,
It is recommended that you use smaller engines such as
the A8-3 for your first flight in order to check your
rockets flight pattern.
15.
Rocket Launch
1. Make sure the safety key is not in the launch
controller.
2. Slide your rocket onto the launch pad making sure
the launch lug slides freely over the launch rod.
3. Attach the wires from the launch controller to your
igniter. Make sure the clips are separated (for Estes
igniters) and not touching the blast deflector plate.
4. Make sure everyone is at least 15 feet back from the
launch pad.
5. Insert the safety key and depress it so the light
comes on.
Give an audible countdown
5…..4…..3…..2…..1….BLAST OFF !!!!
( press the button )
11.
Painting your Rocket
Parts Needed: Assembled Rocket. Colors.
Painting and detailing your new rocket is a personal
choice. You can paint the rocket with any hobby
quality acrylic or enamel paint. Additionally the
rocket can be colored with markers.
Tips on painting or coloring your rocket:
1. When spraying your rocket make sure to keep the
spray can 12 inches from the rocket.
2. Make long sweeping strokes starting before the part
you are painting and stopping after.
3. Only do one coat at a time. Several thin coats are
better than one thick coat that will run.
4. Make sure to paint outside or in a well ventilated area.
5. Adult supervision is required for children under 10 for
painting.
6. Adult supervision is recommend for all children under
8 using markers to color their rocket.
12.
You are Done!!
Congratulations on successfully building your SureFire
Rocket!
Please take a minute to read the following pre-
flight information to ensure a successful flight of your
rocket.
Preparing your rocket for Flight.
Crumple and insert three to four sheets of wadding into
the nosecone end of your rocket.
Push the wadding inside the body tube using a pencil or
pen.
Fold the streamer in three-inch lengths and insert into
your body tube.
** NOTE ** Streamer and wadding should fit loosely
into the tube.
Stick the remaining shock cord in the tube and insert the
nose cone.
Preparing your Engine for Flight.
Holding your engine upright insert the igniter until it
makes contact with the propellant. (This is usually about
¼ to ½ inch).
Insert igniter plug into the engine. Firmly push the plug
all the way in.
Bend igniter wires back and insert the engine into your
rocket.
Your rocket is now ready for flight!
14.
Rocket Flight
Choose a large field with no power lines or trees. Try to
find a field that is at least 650 feet square. The larger the
field the less rockets lost. Launch your rocket during calm
days only. If windy make sure you aim your rocket into the
wind to adjust for drift after the recovery device has been
deployed.
Always make sure to follow any local laws and the NAR
model rocketry safety code.
