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    Aerospace

    Take your STEM curriculum to the skies

    Acceleration, speed, velocity, load – bring all these to life inside your classroom and outside your school with kites, rockets, planes, parachutes, gliders, and balloons. Aerospace projects from Pitsco Education pack a punch – they combine powerful learning opportunities with affordable supplies and equipment for any classroom.

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    LaunchGuard System: The Classroom-Caliber Solid-Fuel Rocket Launcher

    #54493
    $330.00

    Safety is a concern for any teacher who builds and launches solid-fuel rockets. The LaunchGuard System provides a safe and reliable means of launching model rockets.

    Students launch rockets by pressing a button on the Launch Module. When the supervisor (or teacher) presses and holds the button on the Supervisor Module, the system is live and the student can launch. Or the teacher can substitute a special “launch key” for the Supervisor Module. When the key is plugged into the student’s Launch Module, the system is live and ready for launch.

     

    The launchpad is made from sturdy plastic, has an adjustable launch rod, and comes with the standard 1/8" diameter x 31" rod. It also accepts a 3/16" diameter x 31" rod for larger rockets (3/16" rod sold separately). The modules are made of rugged aluminum. The Supervisor Module uses six AA batteries (included) and has a 15-foot cord to keep students at a safe distance.

     

    The LaunchGuard System includes the Launchpad and Launch Commander, which can also be ordered individually.

    Pitsco Solid-Fuel Rockets - Getting Started Package

    #23662
    $824.77

    Count down to fun while learning the basics of solid-fuel rocketry. This package pulls together materials for 50 student rockets, a launching system, an altitude finder, five rocket fin holders, and the Solid-Fuel Rocket video. Engines and igniters will ship USPS ground only. If your order contains additional items, they will be shipped separately via our normal carrier, ground only. Requires scissors, ruler, sponge, finish such as paint, and white glue, sold separately.
    Requires scissors, ruler, sponge, finish such as paint, and white glue, sold separately.

    Pitsco Water Rockets - Getting Started Package

    #35563
    $658.08
    The Pitsco Water Rockets - Getting Started Package is the would-be rocket scientist’s dream. This Getting Started package includes everything you need to get your class “out of this world” through bottle rockets: materials for 30 student rockets, a demonstration rocket, and launch equipment. Requires plastic bottles, cool-melt glue gun and glue, scissors, and tape, sold separately.

    Straw Rockets – Getting Started Package

    #35783
    $379.00

    Building and experimenting with these simple rockets is the perfect way to introduce students to rocketry. And they’ll learn a bevy of physics principles in the process!

    Looking for standards-based activities to accompany these materials? The Straw Rockets Teacher’s Guide is available for print here, or you can download a digital copy for free here.

    In need of fun activities for elementary-aged students? Check out our Straw Rocket Elementary STEM Activity Guide, available for print and free digital download.

    AquaPort II Water Rocket Launcher

    #38826
    $339.00
    (0 In stock)

    Water rocketry is one of the most fun and exciting hands-on science activities around. Converting empty plastic soda bottles into high-flying rockets provides a great opportunity for students to discover important scientific principles such as Newton’s laws, acceleration, thrust, and inertia.

    Deluxe Port Pump II

    #59323
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    This top-notch bike pump will stand up to years of use. It features all-metal construction and a heavy-duty rod that resists bending. Also features a mounted pressure gauge, a locking hose end, and a contoured, rubberized handle.

     

    Pump shipped may not match picture.

    Economy Rocket Pack with Engines

    #54976
    $375.00
    (0 In stock)

    Pitsco Economy Rocket Pack with Engines provides enough materials to make 50 rockets. To save you money, Pitsco eliminated the boxes and reduced the amount of reusable items. Each pack includes enough gummed tape, fin material, nose cones and other materials for 50 students to build one rocket each. Fifty Pitsco Rocket Kit Books are included as well. The rocket pack with engines includes 50+ igniters and engines.

     

    Requires a launcher, scissors, ruler, sponge, finish such as paint, and white glue, sold separately.

     

    Important: Please note that engines and igniters will be shipped separately via  ground.

     

    Access the comprehensive Pitsco Rocket Kit Book for rocket building instructions, a short history of rockets, how to use the Pitsco LaunchGuard System, and much more! The Pitsco Rocket Kit Book is available as a digital  download for free here.

    Launch Commander

    #54972
    $234.41
    Consists of Launch Module, Supervisor Module, and Alligator Clip Assembly. The Launch Commander is compatible with both the Pitsco LaunchGuard launchpad and the Estes Porta-Pad, not included.

    Launchpad

    #54971
    $161.06
    The Launchpad is made from heavy plastic, has an adjustable launch rod, and comes with the standard 1/8" diameter x 31" long rod. It also accepts a 3/16" rod for larger rockets (3/16" rod available separately). Launchpad is part of the LaunchGuard System.

    Pitsco AP Glider

    #34454
    $13.43
    This rocket-glider combo makes great use of the Pitsco AP (Air-Powered) Launcher! Using the Rocket Body Tubes with a launch clip, these small gliders ride the rocket straight up until reaching apogee and then separate from the rocket tube and glide down. Kit contains parts for three different-shaped gliders; one rocket tube, cap, and clip; and a gluing fixture. Requires an AP Launcher, Glider Launch Stabilizer, hobby knife, ruler, tape, and CA glue, sold separately.

    Pitsco AP Glider 30 Pack

    #34455
    $144.46
    This rocket-glider combo makes great use of the Pitsco AP (Air-Powered) Launcher! Using the Rocket Body Tubes with a launch clip, these small gliders ride the rocket straight up until reaching apogee and then separate from the rocket tube and glide down. Kit contains parts for three different-shaped gliders; one rocket tube, cap, and clip; and a gluing fixture. Requires an AP Launcher, Glider Launch Stabilizer, hobby knife, ruler, tape, and CA glue, sold separately.

    Pitsco AP Rockes & Gliders - Getting Started Package

    #37225
    $779.62
    The AP (Air-Powered) Rockets & Gliders – Getting Started Package helps each student builds and launches a high-flying tube rocket. Then, they take aerospace concepts further by building a balsa wood glider that rides a rocket into the sky and releases at apogee to glide down on its own. This package contains enough materials for 30 students as well as the necessary launch equipment.

    Pitsco AP Rocket 30-Pack

    #35692
    $32.99
    With the Pitsco Education AP (Air-Powered) Rocket 30-Pack, Build and launch the 12" rockets for the AP Launcher without a hitch. This kit provides enough tubes, caps, and fin material with pre-printed fins to build 30 rockets. Students can customize their rockets with acrylic or spray paint and decals if desired. Requires scissors, glue stick, and transparent tape, sold separately.

    Pitsco Balsa Gliders - Getting Started Package

    #35622
    $153.75

    Pitsco Balsa Gliders - Getting Started Package has enough materials for a classroom of 30 students, including our Metric Glider book; the Dr. Zoon Balsa Glider Video; and a FlightPak complete with materials for designing, prototyping, building and testing gliders.

    Requires a hobby knife and ruler, sold separately.

    Pitsco Chutepack II

    #23735
    $79.11

    Pitsco Chutepack II contains materials for students to explore the principles governing the design and use of parachutes. Tissue paper, glue sticks, and all other necessary materials are included for 30 students. Requires scissors, sold separately. 

    Pitsco Economy Rocket Pack without Engines

    #25662
    $213.57

    Pitsco Economy Rocket Pack without Engines provides enough materials to make 50 rockets, minus engines. To save you money, Pitsco eliminated the boxes and reduced the amount of reusable items. Each pack includes enough gummed tape, fin material, nose cones and other materials for 50 students to build one rocket each. Fifty Pitsco Rocket Kit Books are included as well. 

    Requires a launcher, scissors, ruler, sponge, finish such as paint, and white glue, sold separately.