Estes 2188 – Canadian Arrow User Manual
Precautions, 15 ft (5 m), Supplies

Green Engine Block
AR2050 (1) (30164-2)
Launch Lug 3/16” LL-12 CF (1)
(38166)
Engine Mount Tube BT-50H (1)
(30360)
Assembled Parachute 18” (46 cm) (1)
(35802)
SUPPLIES
In addition to the parts included in the kit you will also need:
Yellow Spacer Tool (1)
(35004)
Decal Sheet (1)
(60837)
Engine Hook EH-2 (1)
(35021)
Black Engine Hook Retainer
Ring (1) (30480)
Rubber Shock Cord 1/4” x 30” (1)
(38369)
Laser Cut Balsa Fins (2)
(32626)
Nose Cone PNC-80K (1)
(71035)
Tail Cone PTC-80 (1)
(71033)
Body Tube BT-80C (1)
(30458)
Die Cut Centering Rings (1)
(32434)
MASKING
TAPE
SPRAY
PRIMER
(WHITE)
SPRAY
PAINT
(REFER TO
STEP 11)
SPRAY
GLOSS
COAT
(OPTIONAL)
FINE
SAND
PAPER
(#400-600 Grit)
TUBE-TYPE
PLASTIC
CEMENT
MODELING
KNIFE
CARPENTER’S
GLUE
RULER
PENCIL
PLASTIC
MODELING
PUTTY
ASSEMBLY TIP:
Read all instructions before
beginning work on your model. Make sure you
have all parts and supplies.
TEST FIT ALL PARTS TOGETHER
BEFORE APPLYING ANY GLUE!
If any parts don't fit properly, sand as required
for precision assembly.
FLYING MODEL ROCKET KIT INSTRUCTIONS
X PRIZE is a registered trademark of the
X PRIZE Foundation and is used by permission.
#2188
Clay Weight (2)
(85705)
RAZOR
SAW
SANDING
BLOCK
8
© 2004-2005 Estes-Cox Corp. All rights reserved.
ESTES LAUNCH SUPPLIES
(Sold Separately)
• Porta Pad® II Launch Pad (Requires 3/16”
[5 mm] Maxi™ Rod - sold separately).
• Electron Beam® Launch Controller
• Recovery Wadding
• Igniters (with engines)
• Igniter Plugs (with engines)
• Recommended Engines: D12-3, D12-5
COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH
P/N 60836 (3-05)
MISFIRES
TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE
BEFORE GOING NEAR THE ROCKET! Disconnect the igniter clips and
remove the engine. Take the plug and igniter out of the engine. If the igniter
has burned, it worked but did not ignite the engine because it was not
touching the propellant inside the engine. Put a new igniter all the way
inside the engine without bending it. Push the plug in place. Repeat the
steps under Countdown and Launch.
NAR Safety Code
NO DRY
GRASS
OR
WEEDS
PRECAUTIONS
FLYING YOUR ROCKET
Choose a large field (500 ft. [152 m] square) free of dry weeds and
brown grass. The larger the launch area, the better the chance of
recovering your rocket. Football fields and playgrounds are great.
Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility.
Always follow the National Association of Rocketry (NAR)
Safety Code.
The Canadian Arrow team is highly motivated to fulfill the dream
of popular space travel using the “don’t reinvent the wheel” approach.
By making use of the research performed over 60 years ago, this
Canadian team plans to bring the V2 rocket back to life, but this
time for the benefit of the space tourism industry.
TEAM OVERVIEW
Canadian Arrow
PARTS
Locate the parts shown below and lay them out on the table in front of
you. DO NOT USE THIS DRAWING TO ASSEMBLE YOUR ROCKET.
TEAM SPECIFICATIONS:
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS:
MISSION SPECIFICATIONS:
Name: Canadian Arrow. Website: www.canadianarrow.com
Country of Origin: London, Ontario, Canada
Name: Canadian Arrow
Length: (1st, 2nd Stage): 54 feet (33.5 feet, 20 feet) Diameter: 5.4 feet. GTOW:
31,000 lbm. Dry Weight: 12,500 lbm. Engines (1st, 2nd Stage): 1,4. Total Thrust:
(1st, 2nd Stage): 57,000 lbf, 17,600 lbf. Payload Capacity: 3 passengers (900 lbm).
Crew Capsule Environment: Pressurized to atm plus full pressure suits for crew.
Launch Method: Vertical Take-off from ground. Max Accel. Force on Ascent: 5.4g
for 3 sec. Max Speed: Mach 4 (2,966 mph). Max. Altitude: 70 miles (113 km). Time
in Weightless Conditions: 4 minutes. Landing Method: Ocean splashdown via
parachute. Total Flight Duration: ~45 minutes.
Canadian Arrow
CANADIAN ARROW
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PRINTED IN CHINA
KEY ALWAYS OUT
UNTIL FINAL
COUNTDOWN!
2...
2...
HOLD KEY DOWN
AND PRESS
BUTTON UNTIL
LIFT-OFF!
8” (20.3 cm)
1...
1...
MASKING
TAPE
4...
4...
3...
3...
4...
3...
2...
1...
INSERT
KEY. PUSH
DOWN
AND
HOLD.
15 FT (5 m)
LAUNCH
BUTTON
Use 3/16” (5 mm)
Maxi™ Rod