F44-8W used - First flight of "Smokey".  Motor was surprisingly powerful and shot the rocket up very, very quickly off the pad (didn't think an F44 could do that...did I put in a "G" I wondered; however I had saved my few "Gs" for other bigger rockets).  Rocket also got very high up...looked like 1000' when I was expecting about 700' from what I've read on other flights.  Good chute shortly after apogee, but long walk for recovery...maybe just under a quarter mile.  Still a great rocket that's fast build, easy paint, great looks and great flight! Maybe I'll try this kit as a DD next since it is fairly cheap, seems robust and if other F44 flights are like this, I've got quite a winner!  *EDIT* - Just found the spec card for this motor and it shows 1000' with the Estes Nike Smoke, so my estimation was pretty spot on. I think the Economax F44-8W is a GREAT MOTOR for this rocket!  :)