Reviews : Aerotech Initiator Rocket Kit

I bought my first initiator 25 years ago. I now have my third, although Aerotech fins last forever and I reused my first 2 sets many times. I remember my first composite motor flight. It was only an E but what a difference! I went to my first high power launch shortly after that and the first flight I saw was a glorious low altitude detonation that totally destroyed the rocket. I WAS HOOKED! Since then I have flown Many hundreds of rockets up to M power. If you see my comments, know that I am coming from a high power perspective. I have flown prior Initiators on H and I power. I also drop staged a G motor on mine once. That is why I recommend epoxy. It is heavy, but it is a superior adhesive. Another note on all rockets like this one. Throw motor blocks and motor retention systems in the trash. If you use them, you can't go with a bigger motor. All Aerotech hits are GREAT! Easy to build, logical good instructions. High Quality materials. Love those fins! And don't forget the ejection gas cooling system that is built in. This is the best $40 you can spend on hobbies. Fly it with G power. You will never be the same.

This was the first Aerotech kit I ever got my hands on and it haven't looked back since! This kit assembles easily and looks amazing when completed. It's not big and flashy but it doesn't have to be! It's that good of a kit! This thing is so reliable and stable that if you build it right, it will virtually last forever. It's light enough for the smaller F motors if your flying field isn't ideal and stout enough for some killer G flights!!!! This thing will handle anything you can fit in the 29mm motor mount. It just depends on how far you wanna chase it. HAHA. I will never regret buying this kit because it opened up a whole new world to me. If all you are used to is Estes or Quest rockets, this rocket will blow your mind! I think it's important to start with this rocket if you are looking to make the leap into mid-power. The instructions are very clear and you won't get lost. And come on, for the price Hobbylinc offers this kit you stand to lose nothing at all. I highly recommend this to builders of all levels because of it's reliability, simplicity to construct, and it's appearance.

I really like this rocket. It was my first rocket flying on F and G motors. It is a great way to start for several reasons. First, it is first rate kit with great instructions and materials. You can see the difference between smaller kits and what makes a kit ready for higher power. Second, this is a heavier rocket which helps to keep things form getting way out of hand when flying on those big motors. It gives the experience of higher power without needing a much larger field to keep from losing the rocket. Of course, you still need to follow the NAR guidelines... Oh, it also allows for a large motor selection which is always a plus.

I've built quite a few kits in the last couple years, including the Aerotech Astrobee D. This Initiator kit has to rank in my top 5 favorite builds. Superb quality of materials, logical instructions and the kit went together flawlessly with very little in the way of sanding. In the instruction sheet it clearly says to use CA glue to build this kit and I would NOT deviate from this! Aerotech designed the kit with CA glue as the adhesive. Definitely do not use epoxy or anything else. This kit is easy enough for a novice builder to put together but yet it can be flown on a G motor. 5 stars all the way for this kit!

Best Rocket kits Ever! Great quality. A mid-power rocket acts and sounds like a high-power rocket. It is a reusable cost for each flight and the overall cost of ownership. I recommend all Aero-Teck rocket kits for this reason. I wish they made more model options. I would like to see a military rock series. Be advised. These rockets fly high and fast. I have launched three and was not able to recover due to the launch location, and it was a certified NAR launch site. But I do use top power. Go big or go home, and I went home with one less rocket each time. lol, have fun... building them is just as enjoyable.

My son received this rocket for Christmas and we found it to be a straight forward, easy build. The instructions are well written, and the new motor retainer Aerotech now provides is far better than the old motor hook. Attach the retainer with JB Weld as it will hold up under heat. We used medium CA glue for everything else (per instructions). There is no need for epoxy in putting this kit together because the fin-lock system holds everything in place so well. Craig

I have built 3 Aerotech rockets and they all have been great! This Rocket kit has all the launch equipment you will need to start mid-power flying. Me and a friend have built LOC, Estes, and Quest rockets, of all of them Aerotech gives you the best deal. This rocket flew 3000 foot on a G-80! It is an easy rocket to build, like it says it's great for people who are starting mid-power rocketry.

The initiator is my 3rd Aerotech kit. I previously had the HV Arcas and the Sumo . This rocket is very fast. I launched it on a G80-13T and that was the last time I seen it. I swear it went into outer space and never came back down. It was great to watch. I would definitely buy this kit again

I was looking for a mid-power rocket and through research this fit the bill. HobbyLinc was the cheapest cost on the internet. Easy to establish an account, also gain reward points that others don't offer. Built the kit and was very please with the outcome.