Estes 9716 Star Orbiter Pro Series II — Reviews & Rating - Prooffeed
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Estes 9716 Star Orbiter Pro Series II

Brand: Estes

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Part of the Pro Series II line and marked 18+, the Star Orbiter is a 45 inch airframe on a 1.64 inch tube with a preassembled 18 inch parachute and a screw on motor retainer, so no masking tape holding the engine in. On an E16-6 or an F15-8 with the adapter it is projected to about 1,800 feet, and the payload section leaves room for an altimeter or a small tracker.

Build quality expectations are higher than on a beginner kit: through the wall fin tabs, epoxy or thick glue, careful filling before paint. Motors in this class cost several dollars apiece and are not stocked in every hobby shop, and a rocket going a third of a mile up needs a proper field and clear weather. For a builder graduating from C engines it is a sensible next step.

Pros

  • 45 inch Pro Series II airframe
  • Screw on motor retainer
  • Preassembled 18 inch parachute
  • Projected about 1,800 feet on F15-8
  • Payload room for an altimeter

Cons

  • Marked 18+, not a family build
  • E and F motors are expensive
  • Requires a large field and calm weather
  • Painting 45 inches takes time

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