RocketReviews.com - Estes - Hijax (2105) [1995-2000]

This is a great rocket. It was my first model rocket, so I don't have a lot of negative stuff to say. The instructions are very well-written. Every step has a diagram with it. They are very easy to understand. The only part that might be difficult is the shock cord mount attachment, which can get a bit messy. For tools you must have scissors, plastic cement, a hobby knife, masking tape, and a pencil.

This rocket is very easy to build. The precision plastic parts fit well. It is sturdy enough to easily take a C engine over and over. The fins are also easy to align because of three lines that are in perfect position on the aft centering ring. The decals are good quality although the large decal is sometimes difficult to put on. (editors note: to put on self adhesive decals, put a drop of soap in with some hot water, then peel off the back and dip the adhesive into the water, now feel free to move it around on the rocket once on)

This rocket flies nicely on A-C engines. It gets up enough to be a nice flight on an A8-3, and it goes out of sight on a C6-5.

I give this kit a 5 on a 5 point ranking system. It is a great model. Mine has been flying for 3 years!

Flight Log

Date	Rocket Name	Motor(s)	Altitude	Notes
1997-07-05	Ron Watkins's Estes Hijax	D12-7	-	Good flight-predicted altitude-1,775 ft. -slight drift on recovery.
2000-11-18	Chuck Rider's Estes Hijax	B6-4	-	Rigged for night flight
2000-11-18	Chuck Rider's Estes Hijax	C6-5	-	Rigged for night flight.Snapped shock cord but no other damage.
2001-05-05	Tony Fragge's Estes Hijax	B6-4	-	Nice flight. Had no trouble tracking rocket with the glow sticks.
2001-05-05	Tony Fragge's Estes Hijax	A8-3	-	Night launch. A8-3 did not seem to have enough thrust for a nice flight.
2001-05-05	Bill Eichelberger's Estes Hijax	A8-3	-	Barely got the rocket over the treeline, but the entire flight was visible thanks to the glow...
2001-05-05	Bill Eichelberger's Estes Hijax	B6-4	-	Much better flight for this field, but a 2 second delay may be the best bet.
2001-05-19	Chuck Rider's Estes Hijax	B6-4	-	Rigged for night flight
2002-06-22	Bill Eichelberger's Estes Hijax	C5-3	-	Oops. Moving pretty fast at ejection. Pre-packaged chute tore completely from shroud lines.
2002-07-14	Bill Eichelberger's Estes Hijax	B4-4	-	Parachute singed by rogue gases. Hard landing on equally hard soccer field. Nothing is easy for...
2003-01-05	Donald Besaw's Estes Hijax	B6-4	-	Great wind testing flight, perfect. First launch of 2003.
2003-12-07	Donald Besaw's Estes Hijax	B6-4	-	Nice high flight. Shock cord seperated from body. both parts recovered without damage.
2010-10-03	Bob Francis's Hermes 1	B6-4	-	First launch of Hermes. Had two rocks as payload for "artificial meteorites". Good flight. ...
2010-10-04	Bob Francis's Hermes 1	B6-4	-	Launched with four "artificial meteorites" in payload bay. Good launch. Parachute deployed. ...
2010-10-11	Bob Francis's Hermes 1	B6-4	-	Launched with 2 AA batteries in the payload bay to determine whether a "flashlight" can be...
2010-10-15	Bob Francis's Hermes 1	B6-4	-	Launched with 100 flight certificates onboard. Good flight. Parachute deployed and no damage to...
2010-11-27	Bob Francis's Hermes 1	B6-4	-	Very cold (15, with wind chill). Launched payload of Christmas ornaments. First attempt failed. ...
2011-01-20	Bob Francis's Hermes 1	B6-4	162 feet	Very cold (12, -4 wind chill). First flight with Altimeter One. Launched into the wind (about 70...
2011-04-13	Bob Francis's Hermes 1	C6-5	794 feet	Launched with altimeter one in the payload. Good straight flight. Very high. Lost in the sun. ...
2011-05-05	Bob Francis's Hermes 1	A8-3	-	Launched with 2 lights in payload. Believe rocket was too heavy for engine. Slow ignition and...
2012-04-12	Bob Francis's Ghost Rider	C6-5	739 feet	Time: 6:08 pm. Temperature: 60 degrees. Wind blowing less than 5 mph from the southwest. Sunny...

Estes - Hijax (2105) [1995-2000]

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