7287 – SIDEKICK

Advanced Skill
(Formerly Skill Level 2)
The Sidekick cleverly combines two body tubes, two nose cones,
and two sets of fins to produce one remarkable rocket! Clustered
engine launches are spectacular, as are recoveries via twin
36-inch mylar streamers. Light up the sky with the dynamic dual
delights of the Estes Sidekick!

DESCRIPTION

Are two really better than one? We think so! The skillfully
engineered Estes Sidekick manages to combine two of almost
everything to produce one remarkable model rocket. It’s a single
rocket with two body tubes, two nose cones, two engine mounts,
two recovery systems, and two sets of laser-cut balsa fins.
Custom-cut, card stock body tube joiners mate one half of this
two-part flyer to the other. There’s nothing else quite like the
double trouble of the Estes Sidekick.

But it doesn’t just look sharp. The cleverly designed Estes
Sidekick is an excellent flier, too. This Advanced level model
was created for clustered engine launches. Experience spectacular
rocket flights to 700 feet or more under the combined thrust of
two side-by-side Estes B6-4 engines. Recoveries are dazzling to
watch when the 36-inch twin mylar streamers deploy at ejection
and trail the model back to earth. From ignition to touch-down,
the flight of the dual-bodied Estes Sidekick rocket is not to be
missed!

Both expert and beginner model rocketeers will enjoy building the
Sidekick. You’ve never worked on a rocket like this before!
Precision construction is a must for this non-standard design.
Finish your Estes Sidekick with the included yellow and orange,
water-slide flame decals.

Put this rocket on the flight line and watch the heads turn. It’s
not every day you see a clustered engine, two-in-one flying
model rocket. Don’t delay! Double time it the launch field today
and light up the sky with the dynamic dual delights of the Estes
Sidekick!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Recommended Engines
Two B4-2, Two B6-4

Projected Max Altitude
700 ft. (213 m)

Recovery System
2x 36 in. (91.4 cm) Mylar Streamers

Length
21.1 in. (53.6 cm)

Diameter
1.8 in. (46 mm)

Estimated Weight
2.1 oz. (59.5 g)

Estimated Assembly Time
3 Hours (painting and glue drying time not included)

Fin Materials
Laser cut wood

Decal Type
Waterslide

Launch System
Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Pro Series II Launch Controller

Launch Rod Size
1/8"

Age Recommendation
Estes model rocketry is recommended for boys and girls ages 10+
with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all
ages.