Our First Time Launching an Estes Rocket

I bought an Estes Rocket starter pack at the flea market for $3 and this is my experience taking it out to the field with Clark and attempting a launch.
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[@ronvallance5425]

I was into model rocketry. I had a few them that I lost in a tree or on someone's apartment patio. I had one that had a built in mini camera.that actually worked also had a few that had a payload, has one that caught on fire during flight. It's a great and affordable Hobbie, rockets are easy to put together. Have a great weekend.

[@Angrybird5429.]

Totally awesome!

[@raywitten2435]

The joy on the Clark's face!! These are the type of experiences that drive careers. This was a great secondary buy that turned into a great experience. " I like the smell" :) He is so adorable and at such a great age. Enjoy the this new found way to have fun together. Have a great Saturday guys!!

[@GregsWorld]

Thanks Ray! We're just out here having fun :)

[@kathleenrasley9352]

@@GregsWorld My name is Matthew

[@raywitten2435]

@@kathleenrasley9352 Hey Matthew.

[@curtismarean6963]

Welcome to the hobby! Good luck with everything. This is what hobbies are supposed to be like- fun! Thanks for sharing this special moment with us all!

[@sarahrabe3397]

Cool rocket 🚀video Greg and Clarkman

[@tylerpeterson4684]

Our family was launching rockets on Thanksgiving one year and one of the rockets almost went through the neighbor's window.

[@GregsWorld]

Now that's a memorable Thanksgiving!

[@BlueDays_BlackKnights]

Key word is “almost”. You’ll find that in the top 10 of rocketry vocabulary.

[@zerotheherojjhayden7624]

Greg and Clark shooting for the 🌟. Great vid guys

[@144Donn]

The whish sound of a rocket launching is ingrained in my mind! So many launches as a kid will do that!

[@hailey.brennan]

That is so cool! Your videos are the best!

[@cthulholmhastur5317]

The melted parachute is definitely caused by an improper wadding pack. The wadding is supposedly fireproof, so the parachute damage is caused by the engine's ejection charge. It looks like the wadding burned, but this is merely melted parachute clinging to the wadding. More wadding, packed well but not so tight that it would inhibit the nose cone from ejecting. Hats off to you guys, you have a great family relationship :)

[@GregsWorld]

Thank you for all the info. We definitely packed the wadding too tight. We're still learning and I'm excited to get back out there when the weather warms up. Such a fun hobby for us to share together. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to give some feedback and advice.

[@janellemiller1195]

Yes, Hobby Lobby has a great rocket section.

[@GregsWorld]

We just found that out. I think our Kmart conversion to Hobby Lobby may have actually been a good thing :)

[@kathleenrasley9352]

@@GregsWorld When’s Clark’s First Day of School

[@Cyber_Productions1998]

Awesome, me my dad, and brother used to launch rockets like this in a corn field after he harvested. Fun times keep doing these rocket videos.

[@Piratesjunior]

What a nice find😊

[@kellyloyd7900]

Safety tip: I keep the launch "Key" tied to the plastic rail protector (cap). Leave the rail protector on until the igniter is connected, then remove the cap, walk back to launch controller and put the key in. Great video! Make the wadding "big" very loosely packed so it makes a seal in the body tube. I've scorched a few 'chutes in my launches :)

[@GregsWorld]

Great safety tips!

[@ddrover2243]

This brings back so many memories for me and my kids….thank you.

[@GregsWorld]

Glad you enjoyed the video. We will be launching more this spring and summer

[@nowheregirl3858]

You should check out Kennedy Space Centre next time you're in Florida. Definitely try to take Clark to see one of the real rocket launches. I bet he'd love that.

[@GregsWorld]

That would be amazing! The only Florida we've seen is the airport and the ride to Disney World lol

[@nowheregirl3858]

@@GregsWorld There's also a Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, Florida! When I went in the '90s, they had a live crocodile pit under one of the coasters (this was removed for obvious reasons).

[@Tiadaghton37]

I have a feeling that your $3.00 Flea Market purchase is going to cost you a lot more in the long run!

[@GregsWorld]

We needed a new hobby to spend money on lol

[@sallywilson4403]

Greg and Clark ,looks like fun how about taking up engine run planes. I always thought they d be fun! 😎

[@stobz6190]

TIp: when loading your parachute fold it in half after you. Roll it up. Don’t wrap strings around chute.. the string can hamper the chute deploying. You were twisting the string when you wrapped around chute….

[@GregsWorld]

Great tip. I will switch it up next time

[@janellemiller1195]

😊 Hopefully the rocket fuild packs aren't to expensive. But this rocket is really cool.

[@squirrelsandcatch1190]

Just watched the new sd rocket video and realized i had not watched this one btw amazing

[@johnstokes299]

Super fun video I definitely want to do this with my boy too,

[@gordonm9884]

You need to take the drone out next time you are shooting off rockets.

[@kathleenrasley9352]

Awesome

[@clarencesearight8173]

Childhood memories 😂😂😂

[@vsavage_old_rockerz]

raise rocket a tad higher off the blasting ring and add a swivel to the chute system. rockets rule!!!!

[@kurenai-gf7rj]

This was Really cool! My Grandfather said he used to play with Estes rockets back in the day, and that he'd someday like to fly one with me! It looks Super Awesome! Imagine seeing a drone shot of the rocket flying! And watching it speed past into the blue sky! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy your new hobby! Stay safe and have lots of fun :D

[@GregsWorld]

If I could perfectly position the drone to sit right above where the rocket deploys the parachute, I would consider that to be the greatest shot in my entire video career. A guy can dream!

[@kurenai-gf7rj]

@@GregsWorld That would be an Amazing shot to capture! If in the future you decide to attempt it I wish you luck! But regardless, you are correct! A guy can always dream 😊 I hope you have a nice day!

[@Zacharia.189]

You guys should try popeyes chicken sandwich and also when is clarkmans first day of school video coming out

[@BlueDays_BlackKnights]

Baby powder on the chute and inside the tube.

[@averyscott8942]

Good morning guys

[@EllaDoctolero]

The goofy hat looks like clark man in the splatoon.

[@26falcon96]

instructions will help you put wadding in the proper place to protect parachute and string to protect from heat

[@rexreynolds2075]

Suggest you invest in a big Bertha rocket, and the handbook of model rocketry( can usually found for checkout at your local library)

[@GregsWorld]

Adding it to my list. Thanks for the tip!

[@user-mz1es3wn2z]

I like space

[@zacharysmith8902]

When did you guys film this video?..it’s sept 9

[@familyfrick4115]

🎉

[@mercydrive2502]

Cool Goofy Hat

[@AllAroundTube50]

Watch a video on packing the parachute.

[@GregsWorld]

Yeah I botched that part

[@logansworld1767]

You can’t fly that rocket with a D motor if you do, it will go way too high. I have experience and you will not get it back or it will just break on the launching pad. Please don’t.

[@KadinTucker]

I love your vids does anyone with me

[@KadinTucker]

I do I have Been subscribed for 14 years

[@nmaikowski8013]

do you have to contact anyone prior to launch or do you just go out and launch?

[@GregsWorld]

You can just go

[@sallywilson4403]

P s Clark is beginning to sound like an almost nine year old in video! .🤔😎

[@GregsWorld]

He's getting there!

[@sallywilson4403]

😎thanks for reply.

[@ricklavigne4466]

Your problem is you don't know how to fold the shute.