Quest Aerospace Big Betty Model Rocket Kit Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)The Big Betty is the Quest version of the Estes Big Bertha, with only the three fin setup and ill-fitting nose cone to distinguish itself from the competition. There really isn't much of a competition as both rockets make excellent additions to a growing rocket fleet as a first "big" rocket. Quest gets extra points for including Kevlar as a part of the recovery system. Estes gets points for the stuffer tube that keeps the parachute from falling too far down into the body tube. The biggest Quest advantage might be in the price, as I usually see the Big Betty priced quite a bit less than her more famous sister.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Quest Aerospace Big Betty Model Rocket Kit


As the older and slightly more experienced cousin of the Quest Bright Hawk model rocket, the Quest Big Betty is a classic model rocket kit featuring balsa wood fins and the largest diameter body tube in the Level I product line. This is one of our most popular model rockets - so if you're looking for a nice big rocket that flies like a dream... look no further!Specifications:Skill Level: OneRecovery: ParachuteFin Type: Balsa FinsLength: 23 inches (58.4 cm)Diameter: 1.58 inches (40 mm)Recommended Motors: B6-4 (QUS5741), C6-3 (QUS5743)/ C6-5 (QUS5744)Maximum Altitude: 800ft / 243m

Get 30% OFF

Click here for more information about Quest Aerospace Big Betty Model Rocket Kit

Read More...

Quest Aerospace Model Rocket Launch System Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Quest has put together a launching system, which includes the electronic wiring, the launch pad, and the launch rod.
This is a good basic launching system. It uses a single 9-volt battery to ignite engines. It is a good system for most (smaller) rockets.
The pad itself is made of lightweight plastic. While very portable due to its light weight and ability to disassemble the unit, I have found the pad to be a bit unstable when a larger rocket is used. I wish there was a bit more anchoring weight to the tripod pad to make the whole pad more stable. There is no way to anchor the pad to the ground, and if you launch ontopof sod grass (instead of hard ground), the pad will not be as stable as desired. I give the launcher 3 stars because of its relative instability with larger rockets.
kone
(Update: In order to make the launch pad more stable, I drilled holes in each of the launch pod legs and now anchor the pods with spikes. This prevents the pod from moving when the rocket launches. I can also launch larger rockets because the base is stable. 4-7-11).

Click Here to see more reviews about: Quest Aerospace Model Rocket Launch System


This package contains the Quest Lift Off Launch Pad, the Quest Controller and the Quest External Battery Connector for a great savings off the individual prices. The Quest Lift Off Model Rocket Launch Pad features a 36in (91cm) two-piece launch rod, blast deflector plate, tilt adjustment, rockd safety cap and wind streamer. With it's wide base design and single-leg tilt adjustment, the Quest Lift Off Launch Pad is equally at home on rocky terrain or smooth grass. The Quest Model Rocket Launch Controller features a blinking arming saftey light, beeping alarm and deluxe saftery key in a 'suregrip' design. The Quest Launch Controller is easy for all ages to use. Requires one 9v alkaline battery. The Quest External Battery Connector (EBC) is an excellent resource for the larger group launches. The Quest EBC allows you to easily use the 'lantern style' batteries with your Quest launch controller. Simply attach the Quest EBC onto the 9V connector of your Quest launch controller and connect the other end to a standard 'lantern battery' and you're ready for a full day of launching model rockets!

Get 13% OFF

Click here for more information about Quest Aerospace Model Rocket Launch System

Read More...

Quest Aerospace Starhawk Model Rocket Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)The Quest Aerospace STARHAWK Model Rocket is a very simple kit to build. It also is a very high performance kit as well. Our Cub Scout Pack builds model rockets every year, and each boy in each Den builds his own. The STARHAWK kit is what I have chosen as the kit that the Tiger Cubs (First graders) each build. This year, 5 boys, 15 launches and no failures. The largest rocket motor that I used for them was the B6-4 (also from Quest), and the flights were spectacularly high! Using the streamer recovery, we had some of the flights land within a 10' circle of their respective launching pad...and these were built by 7 year old boys!
Granted, Quest says that you can build this, at the launch field, in 45 minutes. I recommend that you take a little more time and use higher strength glues ... in the past, we have had people use the Elmers School Glue ... and it does not hold up well at all. Take your time, build it right, build it strong, build it safe!
As the Cubmaster, I have standardized on the Quest products - the controllers, rocket kits and the motors, since they have provided a very high level of quality for the price.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Quest Aerospace Starhawk Model Rocket


The Quest Starhawk model rocket is quick and easy-to-build with its one-piece fin unit, and streamer recovery.You can build and be ready for the launch field in 45 minutes. Assorted colors.



Specifications: Skill Level: One Recovery: Streamer Fin Type: Single Piece Unit Length: 13 inches (29.2 cm) Diameter: .79 inches (20 mm) Recommended Motors: A6-4 (QUS5740), B6-4 (QUS5741)Maximum Altitude: 1800ft / 548m

Click here for more information about Quest Aerospace Starhawk Model Rocket

Read More...