Reviews : Aerotech Arreaux Kit

I have built a number of MPR rocket kits from various manufacturers. The Arreaux is an easy build. The fins are tough, warp free plastic that use a unique lock to motor tube design. I used a small amount of 30 minute epoxy for mounting the fins. I added an Aeropack 29mm motor retainer. The elastic shock cord was replaced with a longer nylon harness as personal preference. The ejection system works as advertised, but I did use some wadding just in case as I use use a Jolly Logic chute release. First flight was an Aerotech single use F20-7. Perfect motor for this rocket. Zero rotation all the way to apogee. I have since replaced the launch lugs with mini rail buttons due to rail whip experience. Pros: Great entry to MPR from a build standpoint, easy to finish...no wood fin grain to deal with, impressive looks, great flyer, great packaging. Cons: None from a typical MPR kit perspective..... easy to remedy if you are picky.

I chose the Arreaux for my first MP rocket. I chose it because of the sleek lines, high flier, excellent Aerotech reputation and great price. I was not disappointed. The directions were very easy to follow and the build went very quickly. In fact I found myself a little disappointed that it went so quickly. This is a perfect rocket if you want to get something in the air quickly. I was concerned about using only CA, but this thing is a tank! The only con I found was that the nosecone was very loose. If you build this stock, putting some tape or a short piece of shock cord on the nosecone will provide a little extra insurance against having it come loose at 3,000 ft. I plan on purchasing another Arreaux and modifying the build to make it my first dual deploy. This is a really fun flier.

The baffle system makes reloads fast. I have been running mostly 24mm motors. been great on E30-4T, F32-6Ts. the E is a little low, but the E30 really makes it scoot off the pad. F32 was getting up there...I am so so on the motor clip. Mine broke off before I even got it up once. We reattached the broken section using JB weld and wrapping of kevlar thread (fly fishing) around the motor clip and the broken section. seems to be holding. This did everything it was supposed to. went up straight, came down unharmed. The instructions were a bit confusing - took me a while to figure out the extra bits for the 24 to 29mm conversion tube. none the less this rocket will likely accompany me regularly to the field, as I really liked flying it. Good mid-power rocket.

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.

This is a fantastic kit for getting into mid-power rockets. The build is very easy even for beginners. Requires only CA to put together, the fin-lok system is great for getting perfectly aligned fins. The resulting rocket looks and flies great. The baffle system requires no recovery wading, keeps the parachute safe from ejection charge gasses. The large payload compartment is great for carrying altimeter. I've launched it on a variety of E, F, and G motors. My last flight on G40-10 motor hit over 2200 feet.

Bought an Arreaux a few years ago and used all the stock hardware with the kit, but had I known, at the time of construction..... I would have built it differently, using epoxy, instead of CA, for a better bond..., would have replaced the engine clip, with a screw lock engine retainer, like Estes Pro Series 29mm Engine Retainer and left out the engine block, for longer higher grain cases. The launch lugs are fine for 29mm and don't need upgrading. I might purchase another Arreaux and do these mods.

This is a great mid-power rocket kit. The Aerotech fin-lock system makes construction easy and the rocket extremely durable. I have several Aerotech rockets and the Arreaux is one on my favorites. I have flown it over 1,700 ft on an F-motor and even tried dual-deployment with a Tender Descender which worked fine although it was a tight fit. I have flown my Arreaux about 20 times with no problems. If you want a great looking and flying model this is a good choice.

I always love seeing one of these fly at a launch whether it is mine or somebody else's. It can fly on a variety of 24mm & 29mm motors which makes it very versatile. If you build it light per instructions with CA glue (no need for epoxy), it remains light enough to be launched as a Model Rocket here in California where we are limited to 500grams max take-off weight. Really no Cons on this one. Buy one! HobbyLinc has the best price around!

If you want to start flying mid power, look no further! Great little rocket! Easy to assemble, VERY strongly built. Plastic fins will survive any crash, fin/motor mount assembly bullet proof. Built in ejection gas cooling mesh a great plus that no one else has. I just bought 8 kits, 4 Aerotech, 2 Estes, 2 LOC Precision. Sorry guys, but these Aerotech kits RULE.

This was my first Aerotech rocket and I have to say I was quite impressed. The quality of the materials and ease of assembly was outstanding. The flights...oh man are they exciting! Fast off of the pad and straight as an arreaux - pun intended. Can't wait to shoot it off with a G motor. In fact I think I'll go order motors now.

I love Aerotech kits! The cooling mesh eliminates the need for recovery wadding, which works great and simplifies your launch prep. This rocket performs great, flies high, and is very reliable! Great looks make this rocket a head-turner.