Folding Model Rocket Launch Pads
We offer folding launch pads in four sizes:
FLP-32 - $169.99 Free shipping
FLP-36 - $289.99 Free shipping
FLP-42 - $329.99 Free shipping
FLP-48 - $419.99 Free shipping
All launch pad specs detailed below...
FLP-32 MODEL
Our FLP-32 model is our smallest folding model.
Welding shop made and built to last, the FLP-32 is a perfect upgrade from a plastic starter set pad or a plastic "E" engine pad. It will accept launch rods from 1/8" to 1/4". Made from 14 gauge 3/4" square steel tubing, the FLP-32 has a 32" X 30" footprint. Designed to handle rockets up through F engine power, but it still makes a good launch pad for your smaller stuff as it'll hold 1/8" and 3/16" rods. The 6061 T6 aluminum rod holder has twin thumb screws which hold the rods firmly in place, it pivots on a 3/8" pivot bolt and tightens in place with wing nut. Comes equipped with a 7" X 7" flat 14 gauge blast deflector painted with high temp BBQ grill paint. (Launch rods are not included). When you're ready to build and launch some rockets that are a little too large for your plastic starter set pad, this is what you need. (Shown with optional RP-1 rod perch, sold separately.)
FLP-32 - $169.99 Free Shipping.
(Free shipping is to continental U.S. only. Extra shipping charges apply to Hawaii and Alaska.)
Our FLP-32 Model has a 32 X 30 inch footprint and is a much better choice than a flimsy plastic "E" sized launch pad. Capable of launching anything from an Estes Mosquito up to the big Mean Machine, and everything in between.
With twin thumb screws, the FLP-32 rod holder holds 1/8" through 1/4" rods equally well. Wing nut on 3/8 pivot bolt holds the pivoting rod holder in place. Purchase the rod holder alone for $37.99, free shipping.
The FLP-32 models come equipped with 7" x 7" 14 gauge steel blast deflectors painted high temp silver. The blast deflectors have holes for all 3 rod sizes: 1/8", 3/16" and 1/4". Spare blast deflectors are $21.99.
Clean, strong welds ensure a lifetime of service from a genuine Knight Mfg launch pad.
Add an aluminum clamp-on rocket perch for $10.99. Part # RP-1.
FLP-36 Model
The FLP-36 model is our most popular model.
Our FLP-36 model is the next size up from our FLP-32 model. Made from larger 1" square steel tubing, it is designed to launch mid sized rockets up through "H" power. The frame has our standard welded angled ends with plastic tubing plugs to keep dirt out. The 36 X 33.25 footprint provides a stable base from which to launch mid sized rockets. The folding frame pivots on a 3/8 pivot bolt and tightens with a wing nut underneath the frame. Folds to a compact size for ease of portability. The rod / rail holder accepts 1/8" through 1/4" launch rods as well as 1010 series rails. The rod or rail is held in the rod / rail holder with a 3/8 thumb screw. Holds up to a six foot long rail. (Note: an 8 foot long rail will fit in the rail holder, of course, but if you're going to use an 8 foot rail on a regular basis then go ahead and upgrade to our FLP-42 model. The FLP-42 has a longer twin bolt rail holder with a larger 5/8" pivot bolt which is better suited to hold a longer 8 foot rail securely)
The rail holder pivots on a 1/2" hex head pivot bolt with a welded "T-Handle" to tighten it in place. The T-Bolt is for convenience's sake, but the hex head of the bolt is still there and accessible under the welded handle, and on larger, heavier rockets you can still use a wrench for more leverage to really torque the pivot bolt down tight for safety's sake. Keep this in mind and use your best judgement.
A 7 X 9 angled blast deflector made from 14 gauge steel painted high temp silver is included. This is our most versatile launch pad for small to mid sized rockets as the rod holder holds 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" rods equally well and will also hold a 1010 series rail. So you can launch anything from a small Estes rocket up to something like a Loc IV with this pad. The FLP-36 is our best selling launch pad.
FLP-36 - $289.99 Free Shipping.
(Free shipping is to continental U.S. only. Extra shipping charges apply to Hawaii and Alaska.)
The FLP-36 model has a 36 X 33.25 footprint. Folds open for fast setup.
The FLP-36 has a combination rod / rail holder. The rod or rail is held in place in the holder with a 3/8" thumb screw. Two thumb screws are included. A long one for use with rods and a shorter one for use with rails. The rod/rail holder pivots on a 1/2" bolt with welded T-Handle which firmly secures the launch angle when tightened down snugly. Note: The rail holder attaches to the SIDE OF THE PIVOT POST like shown here in the photo. Some of you are trying to slide the rail holder down over the top of the pivot post and that is not how the two parts fit together. Please use the photos here for correct assembly.
Simply drop a 1" 1010 series rail into the holder and tighten the thumb screw.
For some strange reason, inserting rods are a bit of a challenge for a small percentage of customers. First, replace the short thumb screw used for rails with the longer 2" thumb screw. Then merely insert the rod about 3" into the holder in the corner opposing the thumb screw and tighten the the thumb screw against the rod, securing it in the corner of the holder. See how the rod fits into the holder here? Don't make this more difficult than it is.
Folds up for compact storage and portability.
Thick 14 gauge angled blast deflector measures 7 X 9. Spare blast deflectors may be purchased for $31.99.
Get a clamp on aluminum rocket perch for $10.99. The rod perch works with 1/8" through 1/4" rods and provides a stable rest for the rocket to sit up off the blast deflector for access to hooking up the igniter leads. Perch is part # RP-1.
Rocket on the rod perch.
Get a 1010 rail perch for $15.99. Part # RP-1010.
Superior quality launch pads built to last a lifetime.
FLP-42 Model
The FLP-42 is the next larger size folding model. Very similar to the smaller FLP-36 model, it has the following differences:
1. A larger 42 x 39 footprint.
2. A larger and thicker blast deflector. Made from thicker 12 gauge steel and measures 8 x 10.
3. A longer, twin bolt rail holder to better hold longer rails (up to 8 ft).
4. A larger 5/8 T-Handle pivot bolt in the rail holder for more leverage and holding power.
5. Larger 7/16" pivot bolt and wing nut on the frame arms.
So basically, it's just a slightly larger and beefed up FLP-36 that will hold a longer rail with larger, taller rockets.
FLP-42 Model - $329.99 Free shipping.
Free shipping is to continental U.S. only. Extra shipping charges apply to Hawaii and Alaska.
Longer twin bolt rail holder to better hold a longer 8' rail.
Large T-Handle tightening bolt provides plenty of leverage for tightening torque, but the hex head is still there for a wrench if you need to use it.
Thick 12 gauge steel blast deflector measures 8 x 10. Spare blast deflectors may be purchased for $34.99.
With a 1010 rail in the holder.
With a rod in the holder.
Get a 1010 rail perch for $15.99. Part # RP-1010.
FLP-48 Model
The FLP-48 is our largest folding model. Pictured here with an RP-1010 rail perch.
Our FLP-48 model is a step up from our FLP-42 launch pad with a larger 48" X 45" footprint. It's our largest folding launch pad and is designed primarily for 1010 rail use. This pad is built with larger 1-1/4" 14 gauge square steel tubing and the rail holder from our TLP-60 model. Holds up to a 10 foot long rail. The folding frame pivots on a large 5/8" pivot bolt and tightens with a wing nut under the lower base arm. The leg ends have plastic tubing plugs to keep dirt out. Supplied with a 9 X 11 inch angled blast deflector made from 12 gauge steel painted high temp silver. Holds up to a 1" 1010 series rail. The rail is held securely in place in the rod / rail holder with two 3/8 thumb screws. It will also hold 1/4" through 1/2" launch rods as well, making it very versatile. The rail holder pivots on a big 5/8 bolt and locks in the upright position with a pull pin. With the pin removed, the rail will tilt down for loading the rocket. Then tilt it back up and reinsert the pin to launch. This is the most sturdy version of the
FLP-48 pad that we have made in the 15 years or so that we have been making it.
$419.99 - Free shipping.
Free shipping is to continental U.S. only. Extra shipping charges apply to Hawaii and Alaska.
The FLP-48 is built using larger 1-1/4" 14 gauge square steel tubing. Beefy construction & hardware throughout make for a very sturdy pad.
Rod / rail holder holds 1/4" through 1/2" launch rods and 1" 1010 series launch rails. Blast deflector measures 10 X 12 and is made from 12 gauge steel plate. Blast deflector attaches to rail holder with a single 7/16 hex bolt. Spare blast deflectors may be purchased for $38.99.
Two 3/8 thumb screws hold the rod or rail firmly in place in the holder. Threaded pull pin with wing nut holds the rail holder in the upright position.
Rod / rail holder pivots on large 5/8 bolt.
Pull pin holds the rail holder in place in the upright position for launching.
The FLP-48 folds in for portability.
