Mongoose Model Rocket Kit

Excellent two stage rocket. Easy build with little finishing required. Instructions on the second stage were a little tricky but the use of tape for an interference fit assured the rocket had a smooth flight. The second stage ignited as planned about 50-75m in the air for a zipping propulsion upwards , lots of fun. Was a bit windy so had a walk of about 1km to retrieve rocket and after lots of searching found all the parts and are ready for another super fun launch. Have since bought more multi stage rockets and looking forward to launching them.

This is an easy to assemble, rugged, two stage rocket. I bought this rocket as an easy way to try to fly a mini camera, and it worked great! Once I flew it into a tree, and a branch caught a fin full speed, and it didn't break! I'm back to buy a second because I like flying this model so much (My first is starting to show some wear and tear after a lot of launches). I can't imagine a better (easier) introduction to two stage rockets than this one.

The Estes Mongoose is a nice rocket, but is really a rerelease of the discontinued 1980's Estes Scorpion, with a different paint scheme, decals, it's 1/2 inch longer and 1/2 ounce heavier. The small booster is the hardest components to find during a launch, so paint brightly. I would use reflective adhesive tape on the fins and it will be easier to locate after launching.