Hi-Flier Model Rocket Kit

Keep an eye on this one! The Hi-Flier rocket is a high altitude rocket. It soars over 1600 ft. (488 m) and is recovered by a bright orange streamer.

Estes Hi-Flier Model Rocket Kit Skill Level 1 #2178
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Features :
  • Flights up to 1500 feet (457m)
  • Laser cut wood fins
  • Self-stick decals
  • Streamer recovery
  • One year warranty
  • Detailed illustrated assembly and launching instructions
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Spotlight Review

 
"Great rocket with well deserved name."
nate4531
This is a great, easy to build rocket. It was a simple build, but the paint job was the most difficult part, as everything, everything must be painted except for the decal on the side. She only flew once, but what a flight it was!! I loaded it up with an A8-5 and launched. only after I tried to see the rocket once the motor burned out did I realize just how dark it really was outside, and I never saw it after Apogee. other than the simple fact that it flies ridiculously high this is a great kit!

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Features

  • Flights up to 1500 feet (457m)
  • Laser cut wood fins
  • Self-stick decals
  • Streamer recovery
  • One year warranty
  • Detailed illustrated assembly and launching instructions

Specs

  • Length: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
  • Diameter: 0.74 in. (18.8 mm)
  • Weight: 0.82 oz. (23.2 g)
  • Recovery: Streamer
  • Fins: Die cut balsa
  • Maximum Altitude: 1690 ft. (515 m)
  • Estes Product Number: 2178

Includes

  • One model rocket kit
  • Decals
  • Detailed Instructions

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Reviews

  
 
"Great looking rocket, but you'll work at getting it to look like the package art"
wallyum (Ft. Thomas, KY)
Kind of a fire-and-forget rocket, the Hi-Flier is a good looker with some flaws. Painting is kind of a pain because the only thing on the decal is the Hi-Flier name for the side of the rocket. The white on the fins needs to be masked off and painted, doable, but it bumps the skill level up a bit. A and B flights are no problem, but C flights will require nose weight, which is not provided. The engine hook mounts outside the rocket, a feature that I've hated since the days of the Centuri Scram Jet. The design is great, but I'd be more likely to spend the extra money and go with the Hi-Flier XL.

 
"Gone Baby Gone!"
rbeard2 (Dayton, OH)
This is another great little kit from Estes that is aptly named! I lost the first one I built because I did not follow the recommended first flight A8-3 and used a C6-5 instead. WOW!! that thing was gone! I would estimate the altitude at 1800' and because the rocket is small, we lost it in a clear blue sky. So, I bought another and this time used a B6-4 and teaspoon of red marking chalk on top of the parachute. At apogee - POOF! a nice visible puff of red chalk helped us track it and the bird recovered great! *Tip* - add a few lead split-shots to the base of the nose cone to correct a mild wobble that is evident without it.

 
"Estes rockets are junk"
cdpforever06272015
I’m not too find about putting together Estes rockets but the hobby store near me just opened back up(covid-19) and the high flyer was on sale for $6. So I decided to purchase it while I’m waiting for my LOC and aerotech kits to come in the mail. The reason why I don’t like Estes is because they are sloppy and you get glue every and it sticks to everything except for what you are building.

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