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Estes Hi-Flier Flying Model Rocket Kit, ages 10 and up with Adult Supervision under 12

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 804 ratings
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Brand Estes
Age Range (Description) 10 and up with Adult Supervision under 12
Color Brown/a
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Item Dimensions LxWxH 6 x 1 x 12 inches

About this item

  • Be sure and keep your eye on this stream-lined missile as it climbs to amazing heights over 1, 600 feet, and recovers with a fluorescent orange streamer
  • One of our most extreme, Super performance model rockets you can own and can easily be built in one afternoon
  • Kit features laser cut wood fins, self-stick decals, streamer recovery
  • Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12
  • Tools, construction and finishing supplies sold separately. In order to launch, a launch system, model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding are required - sold separately

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2178 hi-flier kit

From the Manufacturer

How high will a High-Flier go? The answer is OUTTA SIGHT. No one knows for sure. Or maybe you do? The Estes Hi-Flier is an ultra high performance model rocket with tons of attitude. Be sure and keep your eye on this stream-lined missile as it climbs to amazing heights over 1,600 ' (488 m), OK, we told you, and recovers with a fluorescent orange streamer. Watch it climb and climb and climb and well, you get the idea. The Hi-Flier is a Skill Level 1 kit that can easily be built in one afternoon. This sleek rocket stands a full 12 " (25.4 cm) tall and features laser cut balsa fins, one piece body tube and a plastic nose cone for outstanding durability. This trim, high flying rocket launches on any of our powerful Estes standard engines. The Hi-Flier is one of the most extreme, super performance model rockets you can own. A must-own addition to all Estes high flyers’ fleets. Building tools, finishing supplies and Estes launch supplies required — sold separately. Recommended for age 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12.

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Estes Hi-Flier Flying Model Rocket Kit

Extreme, super performance model rockets you can own and can easily be built in one afternoon. Estes standard model rocket engine powered.

The Estes Hi-Flier is an ultra high performance model rocket with tons of attitude. Be sure and keep your eye on this stream-lined missile as it climbs to amazing heights over 1,500 feet, (OK we told you) and recovers with a fluorescent orange streamer. Watch it climb and climb and climb and…well, you get the idea!

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  • Estes Rockets 2178 Hi-Flier Model Rocket Kit, Skill Level 1

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    804 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and difficulty level of the rocket. They say it's fun to build and launch, and a good starting rocket. Customers also appreciate the performance, and appearance. However, some customers have reported issues with the sturdiness, saying it'll fall apart easily. Opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, value, and size.

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    40 customers mention30 positive10 negative

    Customers like the quality of the rocket. They say it's incredible, works well for their rocketing needs, and is simple to build. Some mention that it'll be a great minor project to do with someone.

    "...Parachutes make the rocket fall back to earth so much slower. Spray paint works great." Read more

    "It's a great minor project to do with someone...." Read more

    "...I tried to make my motors fit but the simply were too wide and deformed the tube...." Read more

    "Easy first time rocket to build for my 11 year old son, great results on launch day too. Did not disappoint, he now wants to build more rockets!..." Read more

    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers find the rocket easy to build and launch. They also say it's a great beginner rocket and a real thrill.

    "It was fun to build and launch. Unfortunately, it landed on the roof of a school." Read more

    "...Overall, it was a nice and easy build that is good for beginners (as long as you don't mind painting)...." Read more

    "...Easy (and fun) to build once you've collected the other materials you need..." Read more

    "...I barely saw it go up, and never saw it again. Great model and a real thrill, just don't put too much effort into it!" Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the art craft kit. For example, they mention it flies super high, has a streamer rather than a parachute, and travels very fast.

    "These suckers can really fly. They can fly so high, the folks in the ISS say, "Dang, that's a good model rocket."..." Read more

    "...It has a streamer rather than a parachute which is a good thing because of the height it attains...." Read more

    "These fly very high, so be sure to be in a VERY open space. Wind will blow it for a long time once shoot is open and it will drift very far...." Read more

    "...His rocket performed as indicated in the instructions. No wind, flew high and straight, chute deployed perfectly. Able to launch and recover 7 times!..." Read more

    10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the art craft kit. They mention it's a good looking rocket, nicely designed, and cool. Some say the instructions are difficult to follow, but the design is simple enough that you should be able to.

    "This thing is pretty cool! I decided to just paint the whole thing black because it's what I had on hand...." Read more

    "...The instructions are difficult to follow but the design is simple enough that you should be able to figure it out." Read more

    "...together with his uncles but was surprised to see that it is nothing like it's picture...." Read more

    "...Nice little rocket, cheap and fast.Remember that this is just a rocket...." Read more

    40 customers mention20 positive20 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the art craft kit. Some mention that the instructions are easy to follow and the construction is simple. However, others say that the directions are not good and the kit is difficult for first timers.

    "...Overall, it was a nice and easy build that is good for beginners (as long as you don't mind painting)...." Read more

    "...The instructions are difficult to follow but the design is simple enough that you should be able to figure it out." Read more

    "...It is small with a very durable fin system. It is not a difficult rocket to make and it will take you about an hour to make it - depending on glue..." Read more

    "...Full discretion though, assembly required. Use contact cement for most of it, not super glue...." Read more

    20 customers mention13 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the art craft kit. Some mention it's good value, cheap, and worth the buy, while others say it'd be better off buying a different kit. They also say the kit contains very poor quality material.

    "...Nice little rocket, cheap and fast.Remember that this is just a rocket...." Read more

    "...I didnt realize what I was getting. Hardly worth $10 for a few tiny cardboard tubes and a streamer...." Read more

    "...parachute its a bright orange streamer still has never broken its worth the money 100%...." Read more

    "Good price. I love these little rockets. Wish they had more, I would have bought several. They fly so high they often get lost...." Read more

    7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the art craft kit. Some mention it's small with a very durable fin system, while others say it'll break shortly after assembly.

    "This is a very small package and will be broken shortly after assembly" Read more

    "...It's so tiny! Like SUPER tiny! I did not realize it was that much smaller than the XL...." Read more

    "...On the second launch during decent we lost track of it because it is so small. Next time I'll be sure to bring my binoculars. Luckily we did find it!" Read more

    "This rocket is built for speed and for height. It is small with a very durable fin system...." Read more

    13 customers mention3 positive10 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the art craft kit. They mention that it is very flimsy, not made to last, and difficult to build. Some say that it fell apart before even able to launch.

    "This is a very small package and will be broken shortly after assembly" Read more

    "Very flimsy but my son had fun with it for one day" Read more

    "Really cheap and fell apart before was even able to launch" Read more

    "...My favorite glue for making rockets is hot glue because it's sturdy, easily shaped, and dries almost instantly...." Read more

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    5 Stars
    Cool rocket!
    This thing is pretty cool! I decided to just paint the whole thing black because it's what I had on hand. Thought I'd write this review before I launch it because it sounds like I might not get it back😅. Had a little trouble with fin alignment, but after a few tries, it turned out alright. My favorite glue for making rockets is hot glue because it's sturdy, easily shaped, and dries almost instantly. The only downside side is it's more messy, and since it's almost instant, you really have to be fast and precise! Overall, it was a nice and easy build that is good for beginners (as long as you don't mind painting).
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    Haborymtheforsaken
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Rocket
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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    It was fun to build and launch. Unfortunately, it landed on the roof of a school.
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    Madix
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cool rocket!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
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    This thing is pretty cool! I decided to just paint the whole thing black because it's what I had on hand. Thought I'd write this review before I launch it because it sounds like I might not get it back😅. Had a little trouble with fin alignment, but after a few tries, it turned out alright. My favorite glue for making rockets is hot glue because it's sturdy, easily shaped, and dries almost instantly. The only downside side is it's more messy, and since it's almost instant, you really have to be fast and precise! Overall, it was a nice and easy build that is good for beginners (as long as you don't mind painting).
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    Madix
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cool rocket!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
    This thing is pretty cool! I decided to just paint the whole thing black because it's what I had on hand. Thought I'd write this review before I launch it because it sounds like I might not get it back😅. Had a little trouble with fin alignment, but after a few tries, it turned out alright. My favorite glue for making rockets is hot glue because it's sturdy, easily shaped, and dries almost instantly. The only downside side is it's more messy, and since it's almost instant, you really have to be fast and precise! Overall, it was a nice and easy build that is good for beginners (as long as you don't mind painting).
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    Lydia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well That's Just Adorable
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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    I build the Hi-Flier XL a few weeks back, and love it on a D12 or E16, but then I saw this lil baby version...had to give it a go.

    It's so tiny! Like SUPER tiny! I did not realize it was that much smaller than the XL. This thing uses 18mm (Estes A/B/C) motors with a minimum dimension body tube, but it really should be using like a 1/2A3-5T or some other teeny tiny motor with a mount. This dude is small! And we love it :)

    Streamer recovery FTW. More rockets need streamer recovery.
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    Patrick
    4.0 out of 5 stars Goes too high
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021
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    This is the second one of this model rocket I’ve purchased. The instructions are difficult to follow but the design is simple enough that you should be able to figure it out.
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    Frequency Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hi-Flier fly high
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018
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    These suckers can really fly. They can fly so high, the folks in the ISS say, "Dang, that's a good model rocket." Full discretion though, assembly required. Use contact cement for most of it, not super glue. Otherwise you'll be walking around with half a rocket glued to your hand most of the day. Streamers are the best, not parachutes. Parachutes make the rocket fall back to earth so much slower. Spray paint works great.
    13 people found this helpful
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    Will Kalif
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and Fast
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2009
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    This rocket is built for speed and for height. It is small with a very durable fin system. It is not a difficult rocket to make and it will take you about an hour to make it - depending on glue drying time. Everything about it is designed to minimize weight without sacrificing strength so it can go fast and high.
    It has a streamer rather than a parachute which is a good thing because of the height it attains. With a parachute it could very well sail off quite a distance from your launch zone.
    I like the solid fin system. They are stronger than normal. I found the recommended painting scheme to be a bit too much, even though I did it by the suggested way. You might just want to spray paint the whole thing one solid color.
    Nice little rocket, cheap and fast.
    Remember that this is just a rocket. You still have to purchase engines, wadding and a launcher if you are just starting out in the hobby.
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    Will Kalif
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and Fast
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2009
    This rocket is built for speed and for height. It is small with a very durable fin system. It is not a difficult rocket to make and it will take you about an hour to make it - depending on glue drying time. Everything about it is designed to minimize weight without sacrificing strength so it can go fast and high.
    It has a streamer rather than a parachute which is a good thing because of the height it attains. With a parachute it could very well sail off quite a distance from your launch zone.
    I like the solid fin system. They are stronger than normal. I found the recommended painting scheme to be a bit too much, even though I did it by the suggested way. You might just want to spray paint the whole thing one solid color.
    Nice little rocket, cheap and fast.
    Remember that this is just a rocket. You still have to purchase engines, wadding and a launcher if you are just starting out in the hobby.
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    Ed Wullschleger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely designed rocket kit.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
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    Light weight and slim design should reach high altitudes. Easy (and fun) to build once you've collected the other materials you need (scissors, cellophane tape, plastic glue, white glue, pencil, paints and small paintbrush.) Just like when I was a teenager except I won't be launching it from the street in front of my house! Got a free launch permit from my town's fire department to launch from the larger city parks.
    3 people found this helpful
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    jm
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not as big as the description shows
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022
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    This is a very small package and will be broken shortly after assembly
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    Radian27
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to build - Fun to fly
    Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2014
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    This rocket arrived in three days, so I was quite pleased. The cardboard tube was a little crushed but there was no sense sending it back. It was easy to assemble, taking about an hour and a half (not including drying time for the glue and paint). I replaced the streamer with a much longer one, nearly 7 feet and ALWAYS put some string-line marking chalk in the tube before launch. Since it's very easy to lose sight of the rocket when it passes 1500 feet, the chalk makes a good cloud when the streamer deploys. Without the chalk and longer streamer, we would have lost it long ago. We usually use C6-5 motors which launch it high enough to impress anyone. Next we're going to try launching it with a D10-7W motor. Might lose it when it hits 3000+ feet but at $8, the fun will outweigh the loss. This rocket has been a lot of fun and I will buy another if we lose it.
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    Michael Arnold
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outta sight!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2017
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    Easy build. Use the clay. I launch quite a few rockets. I kid you not, this one went straight up and out of sight. (C6-5) A few seconds later I heard the ejection charge pop but never seen the thing again. With 8 of us looking. That's using the streamer. I may get another and throw some chalk dust in with the streamer to try to keep an eye on it. It was a beautiful sight... Until it wasn't. 🚀🙋
    3 people found this helpful
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    d2003m
    5.0 out of 5 stars good value, easy to build
    Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2020
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    Bought several for a class rocket project, but would liked to have had a parachute option instead of a streamer, but this one was the best value and skill level (easy build).
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    Dennis Wade
    4.0 out of 5 stars Got the altitude.
    Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2014
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    If you want altitude at a low cost this easy to build kit is for you. It's small but load the larger rocket motor and you'll likely loose it as flys into the wild blue yonder.
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    Gee
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's a high flier...
    Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2016
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    Above average performance, be carefull which motor to put in it! It may easily dissapear...
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