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Estes Beta Series, Economy Hi-Flyers
     The Beta Series feature kits that have simple construction and although some modeling experience can be helpful (such as sanding, cutting, measuring and gluing) the rockets in this series will help you develop and polish those skills. These rockets may be used with a wide variety of engines. [Picture]
Alpha Model Rocket Viking Model Rocket Wizard Model Rocket Yankee Model Rocket
Alpha Viking Wizard Yankee Star Dart Sizzler
Alpha Model Rocket
After three decades, the alpha is still the perfect first or second rocket. Millions have been successfully made and flown. A very reliable performer that can use a wide variety of engines. 
 No.  UR120-AL. Only $10.45
Viking Model Rocket
 Fantastic Rocket with multiple fin configurations, four in all.  Features die cut card fins, self-adhesive decals and streamer recovery. 
 No.  UR120-VK. Only $6.45
Wizard Model Rocket
You don't need magic to put this rocket up over a quarter mile high. Just plug in a "C" engine and go. A big 30 inch streamer makes tracing and recovery easy.
  No. UR120-WZ. Only $7.45
Yankee Model Rocket
This rocket has the performance worth of an all American - capable of out of sight flight. This model has self stick adhesive decals, and streamer recovery.
 No. UR120-YK. Only $7.45
Star Dart Model Rocket
This rocket flies through the air with amazing speed! It can hit altitudes of over 2,000 ft. (610 m). The Star Dart is easy to build and comes with die-cut balsa fins. 
 No. UR120-DT. Only $9.95
 Sizzler Model Rocket Kit
 Burn up the sky with the Sizzler! This rocket scorches through the atmosphere with flights over 2,000 feet. Aerodynamic balsa fins help the Sizzler reach high altitudes.
  No. UR120-SZ.  Only $9.95

Technical Specifications
 Maximum Altitude is listed in meters, obtainable with most powerful recommended engine.
  Length Diameter Weight MaxAlt Recovery
Alpha 12.25" .976" .8 oz 1,000 ft 12" chute
Viking 12.195" .736" .71 oz 1,470 ft streamer
Wizard 12.0" .736" .79 oz 1,500 ft streamer
Yankee 11.0" .736" .42 oz 1,400 ft streamer
Star Dart 12.75" .74 1.0 oz 2,000 ft 12" chute
Sizzler 11.75 .74 " .8 oz 2,041 ft 12" chute

Recommended Engines
 "1st" is recommended for first flight.  Engines must be ordered separately from model.
1/2A6-2 A8-3 B4-4 B6-4 B6-6 C6-5 C6-7
Alpha - 1st ok ok ok ok ok
Viking - 1st ok ok - ok ok
Wizard - 1st ok ok ok ok ok
Yankee 1st ok ok ok ok ok ok
Star Dart 1st ok ok ok ok ok ok
Sizzler 1st ok ok ok ok ok ok