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This is not a promise that any model is safe for every small field: motor choice, wind, recovery system, launch angle and local rules still determine the required site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the lowest approved motor appropriate for the exact rocket and conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the current field-size guidance and safety code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not launch in high wind or near people, buildings, roads, trees or power lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan for the full recovery drift area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/model-rockets\/model-rocket-launch-day-checklist\"\u003elaunch-day checklist\u003c\/a\u003e before flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"estes-mini-mod-starter-set-0643","title":"Estes Mini Mod™ Starter Set #0643","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA complete beginner model-rocket starter set with supplies for four launches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Estes Mini Mod #0643 combines one configurable snap-together rocket, a Porta-Pad II launch pad, an Electron Beam launch controller, four A3-4T engines, starters, plugs and recovery wadding in one package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Mini Mod rocket kit with six possible build configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorta-Pad II launch pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectron Beam launch controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Estes A3-4T engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarters and starter plugs for the included engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery wadding for four compatible flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is still required\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler and pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired launch-controller batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA suitable outdoor launch field and appropriate adult supervision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMotor compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included A3-4T engines support the first four compatible flights. 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