Estes Quix Model Rocket Instructions

Supplies

• Scissors
• Pencil
• Yellow Glue
• Plastic Cement
• Estes Quix Self-stick decal (090001-5318)

Parts List

• Plastic fin unit A (066664)
• Engine cap (x2) (066667)
• Launch lug (066666)
• Plastic fin unit B (066665)
• Nose cone (072757)
• Nose cone insert (072603)
• Shock cord (038366)
• Body tube (030327)
• Parachute (035819)
• Shock cord mount

Assembly Instructions

Assemble Fin Can

1. Insert fins into slots on the engine mount.
2. Hold until set.
3. Let dry.

Attach Launch Lug

1. Apply glue to the launch lug and the body tube.
2. Attach the launch lug to the body tube.
3. Hold until set.
4. Let dry.

Attach Body Tube

1. Apply glue to the engine mount and the body tube.
2. Attach the body tube to the engine mount.
3. Let dry.

Assemble Nose Cone

1. Apply glue to the nose cone insert and the nose cone.
2. Insert the nose cone insert into the nose cone.
3. Twist and let dry.

Install Shock Cord

1. Cut shock cord from front page.
2. Apply glue to the shock cord mount.
3. Attach the shock cord mount to the inside of the body tube, 1" (25 mm) from the top.
4. Hold until set.
5. Glue shock cord mount to the inside of body tube.
6. Use pencil to hold until glue sets.
7. 1" (25 mm)

Prepare Recovery System

1. Tie a double knot in the shock cord.
2. Attach the shock cord to the parachute.
3. Insert the shock cord and parachute into the body tube.
4. Slide the shock cord down towards the end of the body tube.
5. Tie a double knot.

Apply Decal

1. Carefully apply the self-stick decal to the body tube as shown in the diagram.

Prepare Flight Recovery

1. Push recovery wadding down towards the end of the body tube (2-3 squares).
2. Ensure recovery wadding and parachute slide easily into the body tube. If too tight, redo.

Prepare Engine

1. Insert starter and plug into the engine. Use one of each.
2. WARNING: FLAMMABLE To avoid serious injury, read instructions & NAR Safety Code included with engines. Prepare your engine only when you are outside at the launch site preparing to launch. If you do not use your prepared engine, remove the starter before storing your engine.
3. Insert starter into propellant.
4. Tip must touch propellant.

Countdown and Launch

1. Place rocket on launch pad.
2. Ensure launch key is out until final countdown.
3. Connect rocket to launch controller.
4. Fully extend launch controller wire before launching (16.4 ft. / 5 m).
5. Ensure launch pad is stable.
6. Insert key, push down hard. Bulb will light.
7. While holding key down firmly, press launch button until LIFTOFF!
8. Countdown: 4... 3... 2... 1...
9. If misfire occurs: Take the key out of the controller. Wait one minute before going near the rocket. Disconnect the starter clips and remove the engine. Take the plug and starter out of the engine. If the starter burned, it worked but did not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant. Put a new starter all the way inside the engine without bending it. Push the plug in place. Repeat the steps under Countdown and Launch.
10. Launch key

Estes Launch Supplies Needed (Sold Separately)

• Launch Pad
• Launch Controller
• Recovery Wadding
• Starters (with engines)
• Plugs (with engines)
• Estes® Engines: 1/2A3-4T (first launch), A3-4T, A10-3T

Precautions

• PRE-LAUNCH CHECK: For safety, never launch a damaged rocket. Check the rocket's body, nose cone and fins. Also, check the engine mount, recovery system and launch lug(s). Repair any damage before launching the rocket.
• FLYING YOUR ROCKET: Choose a large field (500 ft. [152 m] square) free of dry weeds and brown grass. The larger the launch area, the better your chance of recovering your rocket. Football fields and playgrounds are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility. Always follow the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) SAFETY CODE (enclosed).
• MISFIRES: See instructions under Countdown and Launch.
• NAR SAFETY CODE: Follow all guidelines.
• No dry grass or weeds.

Estimated weight:

.6 oz (19.8 g)