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  Estes Industries Recall of Air Powered Rockets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Estes and CPSC have received 16 reports of rocket tips breaking off.
Six children were struck in the face by the rockets, including two children who suffered detached retinas and four children who suffered lacerations that required stitches or sutures.
"ESTES AIR" is printed in fl and white lettering in a 6-inch wide yellow oval on the front of the pump.
www.cpsc.gov /cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02142.html   (287 words)

  
  Estes Industries - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Estes Industries is a company based in Penrose, Colorado, USA that designs and builds model rocket and model aircraft engines and kits.
Estes Industries was founded by Vernon Estes in 1958, after he created the MABLE.
Estes produces 1/4 A, 1/2 A, A, B, C, D, and E engines.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Estes_Industries   (419 words)

  
 Estes model rockets - model rocket kits for the rocketry beginner. Model rockets at discount prices.
Most people believe that Vern Estes, the founder of Estes Industries, was the originator of the model rocket.
A couple years later, the first Estes model rocket kits and rocket engines were being offered by mail order and shipped from coast to coast.
Estes Ind. may not have invented model rockets, but they sure changed the way kids and adults learned about rocket flight.
www.redarrowhobbies.com /estes_model_rocket_kits.htm   (438 words)

  
 Liftoff! Model Rockets for Schools
A model rocket engine, such as those manufactured by Estes and several other companies, consists of a cardboard casing with a clay nozzle at one end a clay retaining cap at the other.
All Estes engines have the maximum total impulse permitted for a given size.
Note that a D engine has a larger diameter than a C engine – if you want to swap between these two engine sizes for a particular model you will need to use a cardboard tube insert to accommodate the smaller diameter C engine.
www.ph.surrey.ac.uk /liftoff/beginners_guide.html   (1326 words)

  
 Conklin Systems Name that Vern   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
That's Vern Estes, president of Estes Industries, makers of a lifetime of model rockets, as he appeared in Estes catalog #681, from 1968.
Estes was always experimenting, putting out new models and new technologies.
Back at the height of the moon missions, interest in rocketry was high, and with a large number of adults involved, allowing Estes to sell sophisticated models that were difficult to build well.
www.conklinsystems.com /retro/estes.shtml   (296 words)

  
 Estes Model Rockets and Rocket Kits - Bulk Rockets
Estes was the first to develop a mass-produced model rocket engine and has produced the engines for over 45 years.
Your Estes model rocket is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period from the date of original purchase.
Any Estes product, which, because of a manufacturing mistake, malfunctions or proves to be defective within the period noted in the warranty provided with the product will be repaired or replaced, at Estes' option and at no charge to you, provided it is returned to Estes with proof of purchase.
www.homeschooldiscount.com /products/EST/EST-1764.htm   (1106 words)

  
 Great Hobbies Model Rockets Department
Estes Industries became, and remains to this day, the world leader in model rocketry, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 1998.
Estes rockets are the Official Rockets of the United States Space Foundation and are used in Space Discovery, the USSF graduate course for K-12 educators.
Estes rockets are the Official Rockets of U.S. Estes model rockets are used exclusively in their SPACE CAMP® educator programs.
www.greathobbies.com /rockets/about_est.php   (1213 words)

  
 Estes Industries : HGTV : Marketplace
Estes Industries was founded in 1958 in Denver, Colorado.
Estes Industries has grown to be the leading manufacturer of model rocket kits, engines and accessories in the world.
Industry leaders in their fields, Estes and COX will continue to turn kids and adults on to flight with innovative new products that will go FASTER, FURTHER AND HIGHER.
marketplace.hgtv.com /Estes_Industries   (229 words)

  
 NASA-Houston Rocket Club History: Astrodome Launch of 1969
Estes Industries came to the rescue with the promise of a special engine for the Astrodome launch.
Mark Evans began construction of the Estes Saturn V to be used in the demonstration, while Bob DeLeon constructed the launch tower (note the detail shown in the cover photo).
Vern and Gleda Estes and Bill and Gail Simon from Estes Industries and Leroy and Betty Piester from Centuri Engineering came to town to witness the event.
pages.prodigy.net /warren/astrodome/hist_ast.htm   (1226 words)

  
 Vernon Estes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vernon Estes (usually referred to as Vern) was the founder and namesake of Estes Industries, the highly-recognized model rocket production company, headquartered in Penrose, Colorado.
In 1961, Estes moved his company to a 77-acre facility near Penrose, Colorado.
Although he sold his interest in Estes Industries in 1969, he remains active in model rocketry and occasionally attends launch events.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vernon_Estes   (311 words)

  
 HOBBIES : Other : Model Rocketry Basics : DIY Network
The ones shown in our demonstration are all made by Estes (TM), a premiere manufacturer of model rockets that has been in business for more than forty years.
The Sizzler (TM) from Estes (figure A) is a skill-level 1 model, meaning that it is very simple to assemble and launch.
The StormCaster (TM) is an excellent beginner rocket from Estes, and is the one built in later segments.
diynetwork.com /diy/rc_other/article/0,2033,DIY_14223_2276357,00.html   (595 words)

  
 Estes Educator   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Estes rockets are designed to absorb the energy of any impact by crushing.
Estes rockets are the official rockets of the United States Space Foundation and the U.S. Space Camps.
When it comes to Education and Aerospace Education and Space Education, Estes Rockets is to Science Education and Physics Education and Mathematics Education what Industrial Technology Aviation Education is to Aviation Technology.
www.esteseducator.com   (464 words)

  
 Good's Gang Rocket Club
Estes sells bulk packs of rockets and engines which will save you a lot of money.
Estes Industries put out some wonderful science materials to go along with their rocket kits.
You can write to them at: Estes Industries, 1295 H St., Penrose, CO 81240.
www.bozeman.k12.mt.us /pages/rocketclub.html   (1031 words)

  
 Synergy Learning - Article Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Estes Educator is a guide for teachers and youth group leaders, written to encourage the productive and safe use of Estes rockets.
The Estes designs are excellent for students to begin working with rocketry.
This book on model rockets uses many Estes parts in its varied activities, but it goes beyond a basic rocketry manual to suggest both individual designs and possible avenues for investigation.
cf.synergylearning.org /listresource.cfm?StartAtRow=46   (1418 words)

  
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January 27, 2000 Estes Industries 1295 H St. Penrose, CO 81240 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing in complaint to the discontinuation of several viable engine types.
Below is a chart of the engines as I remember them from that time manufactured by Estes, minus the mini engines as I did not use mini engines (engines marked in italics are the discontinued types, those with a question mark I’m not sure existed, but think they might have).
In conclusion, I would like to see Estes bring back those discontinued engines (excepting the E class) and expand the skill level 2 to 4 kits.
members.tripod.com /GeoffsPlace31/Documents/LetterToEstesIndustries.txt   (861 words)

  
 Plastic Model Rocket Kits
Nemesis Estes Industries Plastic Model Rocket Kit Plastic model kits are an ideal way to interest youngsters in the modeler's hobby, and to rekindle skills for anyone returning to the hobby.
Parachute 24-in Estes Industries Plastic Model Rocket Kit Plastic model kits are an ideal way to interest youngsters in the modeler's hobby, and to rekindle skills for anyone returning to the hobby.
Python 4 ASRAAM Estes Industries Plastic Model Rocket Kit Plastic model kits are an ideal way to interest youngsters in the modeler's hobby, and to rekindle skills for anyone returning to the hobby.
www.hobbytron.com /plasticmodelrocketkits-ss4.html   (2744 words)

  
 EMRR's Review: Estes Industries - Mean Machine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This is a classic Estes kit that has been in production for quite some time.
It is a single staged rocket with a large length to width ratio and the launches are impressive for a low power kit.
I took Estes' advice because this rocket is very heavy for its D motor.
www.rocketreviews.com /reviews/kits/est_meanmachine.html   (5164 words)

  
 Cañon City Daily Record - Spreading Goodwill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
When Lankford introduced Estes, he began to “stammer, then to laugh and then to cry,” a press release said.
Although Estes was impressed with the rocket program, he said he was surprised by the condition of the Russian launch site.
Estes founded Estes Industries in 1958 in Denver, where he developed a high speed automated machine for manufacturing solid model rocket motors.
www.canoncitydailyrecord.com /community/community-story.asp?ID=5648   (595 words)

  
 The Valkyrie Freon®-Propellant Model Rocket Story
It is interesting to note that on paper, Vashon merged with Estes, under the Vashon Industries name, which was quickly changed from Vashon to Estes.
In 1972 operations were progressively moved from Vashon, WA to Estes' plant in Penrose, CO. During this time Alan and Chuck developed the Estes Cold-Power engine, which slid into conventional Estes "paper-tube" rockets and used a large spiral spring to eject the parachute.
During the heyday of Vashon Industries, a 30 second television commercial was made to market the rockets.
home.att.net /~cruller1/Vashon.story11.24.00.HTM   (2574 words)

  
 Estes Model Rockets And Kits - Parachutes And Launch Pads   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Estes model rockets are activity kits designed of lightweight materials such as paper tubing, balsa wood and plastic.
The Estes model rocket is propelled into the air by an electrically ignited model rocket engine.
The Estes rocket engine was destined to make model rocketry one of the most popular outdoor activities enjoyed today.
www.learningthings.com /itemdesc.asp?ic=EST-303160   (1146 words)

  
 Autobag - A Product of Automated Packaging System   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Autobag SPrint system has helped Estes Industries Inc., to increase throughput by 100%, in the packaging of kits of parts for its model rockets.
The majority of the kits are packaged in clear polyethylene bags, however Estes also produces rocket kits in attractively printed retail bag for hobby and model outlets.
One of the key benefits of the SPrint system for Estes Industries is the ease of setup and flexibility of the system, enabling fast and easy changeover between bag sizes and rocket kit components.
www.autobag.com /ViewPage.aspx?mid=360&ContentId=234&DetailId=345&tabid=76   (297 words)

  
 Estes Environmental Toxic Tort Lawyer: Free Legal Services in Texas (TX)
Industries in Estes are legally required to control and contain their toxic waste and byproducts.
Industrial pollution or exposure to carcinogens can cause cancers like mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, asbestos-related diseases, loss of quality of life, and other serious health problems.
Be aware that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to litigate all lawsuits in all areas of Texas due to state and federal statutes.
www.weitzlux.com /texas/estestoxictortlawyer_133533.html   (618 words)

  
 Pad 17 - Estes Postcard (1972)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
There's a caption in the upper left corner of the back: "This is a view of the front entrance to Estes Industries main building in Penrose, Colorado.
Estes Industries is the world's largest manufacturer of model rockets and accessories.
The scientific and educational hobby of model rocketry is one of the fastest growing youth activities in America.
users.aol.com /djadamson9/postcard.html   (151 words)

  
 Apogee Rocketry E-Zine Issue 3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
He is fighting the nostalgic feelings that people had for Estes Industries of their youth.
The other assumption people often make is that their only competition would be Estes Industries.
You can subscribe to this e-zine at the Apogee Components web site, or sending any message to: apogeerockets-subscribe@listbot.com This article may be reprinted as long as this paragraph is included with the text.
www.apogeerockets.com /education/newsletter03.asp   (971 words)

  
 FlisKits - Services - Contests & Prizes - Design of the Month About
They exist in many industries, but are most prevalent in the hobby/model industry.
They first appeared in the model rocketry hobby with the help of Vern Estes of Estes Industries in 1967 and have appeared, in one form or another, in model rocket companies ever since.
In private mail, in web-forums, newgroups and at club launches we were hearing the same desire for a company to come up with a Design of the Month contest.
www.fliskits.com /services/dom/about.htm   (415 words)

  
 2002 Holiday Toy Recall Checklist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Six children were struck in the face by the rockets, including two who suffered detached retinas and four who suffered cuts requiring stitches.
Call Estes Industries toll-free at (800) 576-5811 to get a replacement rocket, or visit www.estesrockets.com
A new industry standard requires that the top rails of these playpens automatically lock into place when the playpen is fully set up.
www.keepkidshealthy.com /in_the_news/holiday_toy_recall_list.html   (2401 words)

  
 Model Rockets
DECAL PACK Estes Industries Plastic Model Rocket Kit Plastic model kits are an ideal way to interest youngsters in the modeler's hobby, and to rekindle skills for anyone returning to the hobby.
E Launch Controller Estes Industries Plastic Model Rocket Kit Plastic model kits are an ideal way to interest youngsters in the modeler's hobby, and to rekindle skills for anyone returning to the hobby.
E Porta Pad Launcher Estes Industries Plastic Model Rocket Kit Plastic model kits are an ideal way to interest youngsters in the modeler's hobby, and to rekindle skills for anyone returning to the hobby.
www.hobbytron.com /ModelRockets-ss3.html   (2637 words)

  
 EMRR's Review: Estes Industries - Blurzz Rocket Race Car
The Estes Blurzz Rocket Car kit includes the pre-assembled and finished car and all that is needed to race your car, including two A10-P (plug) motors.
You will need to have some weight to set on the two bases that the guideline is run between.
Care has to be taken to make sure the racetrack is free of debris, and the line remains taut.
www.rocketreviews.com /reviews/kits/est_blurzz.html   (2073 words)

  
 NARAM 42 Report
We knew NARAM 2000 (or 42, if you prefer) would be a special event, not just because it would be the last of the millennium, but also because of it's location so close to one of the birthplaces of the hobby.
Estes' gracious offer of the 400 acre expanse just outside of Cañon City made hosting the event for the sixth time in Colorado (and first time in 31 years) possible.
John Shutz, designer of the first boost glider and Estes Industries Vice President during the "early years" arrived, and I was awed when Vernon introduced him to me as I was preparing for a contest flight.
www.crashonline.org /competition/N42report.html   (3033 words)

  
 Estes Public Relations, Louisville, Kentucky   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Estes Public Relations is a full-service public relations firm delivering impactful public relations, marketing programs and services primarily for clients in the food, travel and lifestyle industries.
Estes Public Relations serves a wide range of clients all over the United States.
If you are searching for a public relations firm that can serve up tasty results with an accent on food, beverage, cookbook, restaurant, and related eventsÂ…Estes Public Relations is your recipe for success.
www.estespr.com   (74 words)

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