Estes Alpha - 1999
Inspired by "October Sky", I searched out a hobby store and bought this kit thereby becoming a BAR.  I soon had it assembled and went back for more - a Yankee and a Big Bertha

This is the classic Estes starter kit, and one of everyone's favorites.  This one has long been a regular flyer for me.  It has survived one zipper; I painfully learned that short delays are a no-no.  It was repaired and returned to active service. 

It currently is semi-retired.  If I can ever get a new shock cord attached, I may fly it again.

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4-18-2004