First Launch with Son big sucess.

[follr]

This afternoon my son and I went to the park and launched the farside from Estes. Bought the starter set since we just started and we really had no idea what to expect. Figured I would take the advice given out here on TRF about kids just wanting to get something in the air. Very True. My son is 9 and loved the roar of the little A8-3 motor. My daughter, 7, got in on the launching too and really liked it. Other kids a little distance away got to watch too... After we were done they were counting down too. It was fun.

Just wanted to say thanks to all on the forum. Read a lot from here that helped make it a very good first outing. Looking forward to more. Brought back some old memories from 5th grade when we built the Estes Alpha as school projects.

The kit we got from Wal-mart:
https://www.amazon.com/Estes-1495-Scouts-Flying-Rocker/dp/B001XIU7MO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Also got two rockets on the way from Discount Rocketry. I like building them, son and daughter likes to launch them... This might work out....

 

[Gillard]

Glad you had a great time, i have been flying with my son for just under a year (he's 5) and its great to have a hobby to share, and as a bonus he likes running after rockets that drift hundreds of meters from the pad.

 

[dixontj93060]

Yes, this hobby can be great for the family--kids and grandkids mostly; but even have had my wife going with me to a few launches lately.

 

[Peartree]

Welcome to TRF! My boys really enjoy flying rockets with me and I like the outlet of building (when I get the time). I hope you have a lot of fun and feel free to ask plenty of questions along the way. Of course, pictures are almost expected.

 

[jflis]

Congrats on a successful first launch with your kids Welcome to TRF and welcome back to rocketry (well, if you did it yourself as a kid, you're coming *back* to it, so... )

Keep us posted and we look forward to your participation here!

jim

 

[accooper]

Well I know what you mean. My son and I started flying rockets together when he was five. He left for College this past August, and did we have some fun! In fact I just went to a group launch and he asked if he could come home to go also. Unfortunately he is just a little to far away to just run and get him.

What fond memories we have.

Andrew From Texas

 

[Boosterdude]

Congratulations on the first launch with your kids!!! This is a great hobby, no doubt about it.