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Estes Rascal™ & HiJinks™ Launch Set #1499
Two ready-to-fly rockets for a fast family or shared launch day. The Estes Rascal and HiJinks arrive prebuilt, so the preparation is focused on attaching the recovery systems, selecting a verified motor and setting up the...
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Model rocket details
Included items and launch supplies
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.
- Product type
- Launch set
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Build type
- Ready to fly
- Launch system
- Included
- Launch pad
- Included
- Launch controller
- Included
- Recommended first motor
- A8-3
- Motor diameter
- 18 mm
- Approved motor classes
- A, B, C
- Recovery
- Two 12-inch parachutes
- Launch rod
- 1/8 inch
- Manufacturer-stated maximum
- Up to 1100 ft under appropriate conditions
Recommended motors
A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7
Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.
Included
- Rascal ready-to-fly rocket
- HiJinks ready-to-fly rocket
- Two 12-inch parachutes
- Porta-Pad II launch pad
- Electron Beam launch controller
- Manufacturer instructions
You will also need
- Compatible Estes engine
- Starter and plug
- Flame-resistant recovery wadding
- Four AA batteries
Tools and building supplies
- Recovery-system preparation
- Photos and product details show the item, packaging, and condition.
Product details
Two ready-to-fly rockets for a fast family or shared launch day. The Estes Rascal and HiJinks arrive prebuilt, so the preparation is focused on attaching the recovery systems, selecting a verified motor and setting up the included launch equipment.
Launch-readiness summary
- Build level
- Beginner; ready to fly with recovery preparation
- Rockets included
- Two
- Launch equipment
- Porta-Pad II launch pad and Electron Beam launch controller included
- Engines
- Sold separately
- Recovery
- 12-inch parachute for each rocket; recovery wadding sold separately
- Launch rod
- 1/8 inch
- Batteries
- Four AA batteries required and not included
- Manufacturer-stated maximum altitude
- Up to 1,100 feet under appropriate conditions
Included
- Rascal ready-to-fly rocket
- HiJinks ready-to-fly rocket
- Two 12-inch parachute recovery systems
- Porta-Pad II launch pad
- Electron Beam launch controller
- Manufacturer instructions
Still required
- A compatible Estes engine for each flight, with its correct starter and plug
- Flame-resistant recovery wadding
- Four AA batteries
Verified motor compatibility
Approved motor options listed by Estes are A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5 and C6-7. An A10-3T can be used only with the correct adapter sold separately. Never substitute a motor that is not listed for the exact rocket.
Shop the compatible A8-3 three-flight pack or compare all Estes engines and flight packs.
Instructions and safety
Download the official Estes Rascal & HiJinks instructions (PDF). Review the complete instructions before flight and follow the NAR Model Rocket Safety Code.
Manufacturer: Estes
Manufacturer part number: 1499
MM / supplier SKU: EST1499
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Model rocket details
Included items and launch supplies
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.
- Product type
- Launch set
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Build type
- Ready to fly
- Launch system
- Included
- Launch pad
- Included
- Launch controller
- Included
- Recommended first motor
- A8-3
- Motor diameter
- 18 mm
- Approved motor classes
- A, B, C
- Recovery
- Two 12-inch parachutes
- Launch rod
- 1/8 inch
- Manufacturer-stated maximum
- Up to 1100 ft under appropriate conditions
Recommended motors
A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7
Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.
Included
- Rascal ready-to-fly rocket
- HiJinks ready-to-fly rocket
- Two 12-inch parachutes
- Porta-Pad II launch pad
- Electron Beam launch controller
- Manufacturer instructions
You will also need
- Compatible Estes engine
- Starter and plug
- Flame-resistant recovery wadding
- Four AA batteries
Tools and building supplies
- Recovery-system preparation









