Not for beginners… This is a fantastic kit by Estes, this little rocket does punch into the atmosphere, using the right motor- and it needs to be exactly right. Overpowered, and the rocket explodes on ejection charge ignition, under powered and it fizzles on the launch pad… But get it right and it is truly a joy to see and launch. I wouldn't use the “max recommended motor” as upon Apogee this rocket as I said before, explodes, turning your slick new yellow and black machine into expensive plastic and card confetti… Get it right and it looks and flies awesome. Unfortunately after flying it with the C-10 motor twice (the best power for the Taser IMO) I used the D-12 and… KABOOM!!! embarrassing yet awesome to watch… Had to then explain how it exploded to my friends… But hey, How hard can rocket science be anyway- To sum up, fantastic second or third rocket to buy, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars, as it is not accessible to beginner rocketeers. Bring on real-life Kerbal Space Program! 10/10 would watch it explode again.
