Estes - Phoenix Bird

Estes - Phoenix Bird Kit

Decals:	Self-Stick
Diameter:	1.33 inches
Fin Material:	Balsa
Length:	24.00 inches
Manufacturer:	Estes
Model:	3024
Motor Size:	18 millimeters
Nose Cone Material:	Balsa
Plan (Estes Instructions):	http://www.estesrockets.com/media/instructions/003024_PHOENIX_BIRD.pdf
Power:	Low-Power
Product Type:	Kit
Recommended Motors:	B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
Recovery:	Parachute
Skill Level:	1
Status:	Out-Of-Production
Style:	Sport
Weight:	2.80 ounces

Estes Phoenix Bird By Mark H (February 28, 2011)
The Phoenix Bird is an Estes remake of the early 80s Centuri Phoenix Bird. Although close in appearance, this version uses BT-55 based parts compared to BT-56 used in the original. The biggest difference though is the Estes version uses through-the-tube balsa fins, and a balsa nose cone. The Centuri version used a plastic fin can and plastic nose cone ...
Estes Phoenix Bird By Michael Schmid (January 26, 2011)
This is a remake of the old Centauri classic. I was a bit disspointed by Estes' choice not to use the original kit's plastic fin can, nose cone, and body coupler. The instructions for building the kit have a fatal flaw. The kit uses through-the-body-tube fin mounting, and, if the directions are followed, the builder will NOT be able to insert the engine mount as the fin tabs stick well ...