Estes Athena Model Rocket: Unbox to Launch in 7 minutes

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The Estes Athena is officially in the running for the best model rocket for beginners. This thing is straight-up fun. When it comes to the basics of launching a model rocket, pushing the launch button and watching a rocket fly into the air this has everything you need. Especially if you're in a hurry to get a rocket in the sky, or launching with a young child who doesn't have the skills to build this is the rocket for you.

[@hinthegroove9740]

You took me back to my childhood in the 70’s I swear I had that same model rocket among 3 or 4 I remember having My hardware was stock from the big toy store at the mall though Thank you dear mother ❤

[@paint57]

I always feel good when I get a chance to fly rockets, been flying since 1968. Whether high-powered or low-powered, the rush of the lift off is thrilling. Love your videos, keep them coming.

[@themodelrocket220]

Same here thanks Chuck! Hope to have as much experience as you one day.

[@drodriguez3935]

I can tell the way you wrap that parachute that you had the same little hand tossed parachute guy the ice cream guy would sale in the late 80s early 90s

[@themodelrocket220]

Hahahaha, maybe that's what got us dreaming about launching things into the sky

[@akkraineproduction8147]

This channel is so underated

[@themodelrocket220]

Dang thank you! Every sub, thumbs up, and bell notification helps us spread the word a little more!

[@SD_Marc]

Hey, I built a launcher, inspired by yours. Today was it's first launches and it went great. Thanks!

[@gsr4535]

Nice videos.........hope you're still building and flying model rockets! 👍

[@dhairyasheth]

We need a far away camera to shoot the rocket speed upwards please

[@3dprintinglife]

Brilliant! I'm thinking of buying the estes alpha 3 kit as I'm just getting into model rocketeering.

[@themodelrocket220]

You'll love the Alpha 3, it's an awesome place to start!!

[@nightkun04]

Wow, awesome, want to do too but I'm in Thailand I don't know where to get it

[@michaelboutelle1925]

Great video! I enjoyed the controller video! Gave me some ideas I have not yet considered.

[@933pilgrim]

Any chance to use micro video camera on the body of this rocket?

[@TheKnotcase]

RTF rockets! That's my kind of rocket. Also in the process of building your launch controller. Some parts are still being shipped to me... I'll keep you posted!

[@themodelrocket220]

Yes!! I can't wait to see it!! I love a good mix. Sometimes the build can be a lot of fun, but sometimes life is crazy and I just want to pull it out of the box put an engine in it and send it

[@solomonaerospace5932]

I love this channel! I just launched my first model rocket, the Alpha III, and I was wondering, would this be a good next step for me?

[@themodelrocket220]

It all depends, what was your favorite part of the Alpha 3? Was it the build? (If that's the case this would be a terrible next rocket because there is no build hahaha)

[@culater]

Nice

[@vijithasanoj5335]

Wow okay superb! Just what I wanted ! I have a question for you are you going to stick with the normal model rockets or will you make something pretty advanced like flight computer and thrust vector control for your rocket?

[@themodelrocket220]

That's the plan but not for a while. We're starting with the basics and hoping to build up to the crazy stuff. But if you haven't already go check out bps.space (kzbin.info/door/ILl8ozWuxnFYXIe2svjHhg) you'll freak out over what he's creating over there

[@georgehiotis]

Sounds like a Greekster works for Estes.

[@florenbaron7111]

How do you not loose the rocket?

[@TheChessNoob1]

No new videos???? What’s up with that????

[@gopalverma25015]

Hi man I launched a hi hi flyer r how I m thinking to build one of them fully homemade I bought some tubes now I need is some kind of shape of the fin and the nose cone too pls help me

[@themodelrocket220]

Love that let us know how it goes!! We hope to create 'homemade' tutorials in the future but don't have any ready right now

[@themodelrocket220]

But maybe this will help 🤷‍♂️ themodelrocket.com/model-rocket-fins-101-purpose-shape-size-and-placement/

[@swatisinghmar702]

Bro did the booster and fuel and all launch pad and all were included in box ?

[@themodelrocket220]

No. You'll see at 2:13(ish) a list of the things not included in the box to launch. We have links to all those pieces you can buy. If you don't have a launch pad and don't want to build your own launch controller I suggest you look at a starter set like the Alpha 3 or Tandem X kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZXQaq2rgrCkqM0&t kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKlfGWYhcitabc&t

[@ChickenGamerYT.]

Hey I have a question. Is this thing reusable

[@mplsmark222]

Do you mean the rocket? Of course it’s reusable. I suspect there are model rockets that have flown hundreds of times. The engines are not reusable however.

[@ChickenGamerYT.]

@@mplsmark222 Ok thanks for letting me know

[@Bozar069]

Do you build any cool rockets?

[@themodelrocket220]

Yeah dude, we're just trying to build content from the ground up. Cover a couple fun entry level rockets, basic tips for getting started, then working up to more advanced builds, scratch builds, HPR, etc...

[@Bozar069]

@@themodelrocket220 Sounds cool man. I subscribed as soon as I found your channel and am hoping to see some cool kits and builds.

[@Jeff_n_Texas]

Ok one minute in and I’m confused about the RTF Ready to Fly comment but then .. “but.. you’ll need engines, launch controllers and launch pad” 😬

[@Muzly]

I don't know about the Athena kit, but the other RTF kit I bought comes with EVERYTHING you need, including launch pad, wadding, motors and igniter. It's literally all you need to fly a rocket.

[@mplsmark222]

RTF just means the rocket is fully assembled, or mostly assembled, decorated with decals and it can save hours of time.

[@SJ.Sharkstero]

wackkkkk! just a lame video. Camera way to close didnt get to see the rocket’s trajectory or it climbing. thumbs down