Estes Star Wars Naboo Royal Fighter (RTF)

Estes - Star Wars Naboo Royal Fighter

Contributed by Daniel R Sloan

Manufacturer: Estes
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(Contributed - by Daniel R Sloan )

Rocket PicBrief:
A through C motor, close to RTF rocket with parachute recovery. Ready-to-fly plastic Naboo Fighter requires no construction or painting! Must be flown with flight probe.

Construction:
Assembly is very, very minimal and that it why it is a RTF. There was one joint on the tubes and then a full plastic fin assembly with a built-in motor mount. It went together in a snap. Even the 17" parachute was pre-assembled. No painting, no decals, just fly it.

Construction Rating: 3 out of 5

Flight:
I would recommended a C6-3 for this model. It gives a straight flight even with a strong wind (no weathercocking at all). The rocket does require wadding. The motor is locked inside the fin assembly with a cap.

I now have more than ten flights on this rocket and am happy with its performance.

Recovery:
The recovery system is the shock cord that is glued to the side of the tube (typical Estes). Perfect recovery.

Flight Rating: 5 out of 5

Summary:
Easy to put together and also flies with no problem. Also a fun first flier for a newbee.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

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