This document provides step-by-step assembly instructions for the Estes Mk-109 Stingray flying model rocket. It details how to assemble the engine mount, attach fins and shock cord mounts, pack the recovery system with a parachute, and apply decals using plastic cement.
The guide also covers flight preparation, including recommended engines (A8-3 through C6-7), safety tips for launch sites, and a detailed countdown procedure for launching the rocket using an Estes Porta-Pad I and Electron Beam controller.
| Recommended Engines | A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5 or C6-7 |
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The recommended engines are A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5 or C6-7. For your first flight, use an A8-3 engine.
You need scissors, a pencil, a hobby knife, a small Phillips head screwdriver, and tube-type plastic cement.
The recommended engines are A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, or C6-7.