Art Applewhite Rockets
Original Flying Saucer Kits
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6 inch Flying Saucers
5 out of 5Read EMRR review
6 inches in diameter, 3 inches high and weight 0.5 ounce (14 grams). 18 mm motor mount and 1/8" launch lug. Recommended engines Estes A8-3, B4-2, B4-4, B6-0, B6-2, B6-4, C6-0, C6-3  and ALL Aerotech 18mm Single Use and RMS 18/20 reloads. .

Gold 7.25" Flying Saucer on an Aerotech F12J
7.25 inch Flying Saucers 4.5 out of 5 Read EMRR review
7.25 inches in diameter, 3 inches high and weight 0.9 ounce (25 grams). 24 mm motor mount and 3/16" launch lug. Recommended engines Estes C11-0, C11-3, C11-5, D11-P, D12-0, 12-3, D12-5, E9-P, E9-4 and ALL Aerotech 24mm Single Use and RMS 24/40 reloads.

10.25 inch Stars & Stripes Flying Saucer on an Aerotech G35W

10.25 inch Flying Saucers 5 out of 5 Read EMRR review
10.25 inches in diameter, 3.25 inches high and weight 1.5 ounces (43 grams). 29 mm motor mount and 3/16" launch lug. Recommended engines: Ellis Mountain G35, All Roadrunner 29mm single use motors and All Aerotech 29mm Single Use and RMS 29/40-120 reloads .

12 inch Silver Flying Saucer on a Pro38, H153
12 inch Flying Saucers 5 out of 5 Read EMRR review
12 inches in diameter, 4 inch high and weigh 5.3 ounces (150g). 38mm motor mount and 1/4" launch lug or optional ACME rail guide. Recommended engines: Ellis Mountain H48 , All Aerotech 38mm Single Use and RMS 38/240 motors and Cesaroni Pro38 1 & 2 grain motors.

All these rockets ascend slowly. At apogee they flip over and glide down slowly and safely using aerobrake recovery. There is no complicated recovery system to fail. The fins are Basswood and the Saucer Section is 110 lb Card Stock. Engine hooks are used on the 6" &  7.25" flying saucers for positive engine retention. Engine hooks are not used on the 10.25 inch and 12 inch flying saucers so that many different motors can be used. The White flying saucers are bright white for easy decorating and finishing. All other styles are preprinted with all decals and decorations as shown in the photos, NO painting or detailing is necessary, Custom colors are available upon request. These kits are intended for the rocketeer looking for a new challenge and something out of the ordinary. With their high visibility and slow ascent and recovery, they are real crowd pleasers. NO long walks to recover you rocket either, even on a windy day.