A flying toy for throwing and/or catching includes an elongated body forming a fuselage. The body extends along a longitudinal axis from a front end to a rear end. A lift-generating wing is non-movably attached in relation to the body. A horizontal stabilizer is disposed at or near the rear end of the body, where the horizontal stabilizer disposed behind the lift-generating wing. A vertical stabilizer is disposed at or near the rear end of the body, where the vertical stabilizer is disposed behind the lift-generating wing. A push surface is attached to the body and extends perpendicular in relation to the longitudinal axis. The push surface faces towards the rear end of the body. The push surface allows a user to push the flying toy forward when thrown.

A water-rocket water-transfer-station, referred to as the water station, is comprised of a specialized manifold combined with a plastic carbonated drink bottle, which functions as a water reservoir. The water reservoir is pressurized with air to make a water transfer station for water rockets. By using pressurized air, water can be transferred from the water station to a water rocket launch system, referred to as the launcher, and into an attached water rocket. A second unique feature of this system is the ability to return water from the water rocket back into the water station reservoir, as in the case of an over-fill, or in a launch abort. This unique water station can easily and quickly transfer water to a water rocket from a water reservoir, and in reverse from a rocket, without having to remove the rocket from the launcher. This saves time and minimizes water waste which is important when water has to be hand carried into a remote launch field.

A plastic sheet that can be formed into a cylinder or truncated cone and attached to a pressure vessel by use of integral self-adhesive tabs. The cylinder or truncated cone is then used as an extension and structure for the attachment of rocket fins.

A plastic sheet that can be formed into a cylinder or truncated cone and attached to a pressure vessel by use of integral self-adhesive tabs. The cylinder or truncated cone is then used as an extension and structure for the attachment of rocket fins.

Systems, devices and methods for model rocketry are provided. According to some aspects, new forms of model rocket nose cones, other model rocket components, and methods for their use, are provided. A new form of reversibly-divisible nose cone is provided, including a plurality of housing sections forming an interior payload section and, in some embodiments, including a locking mechanism(s) configured to hold the plurality of housing sections together during the initial phases of flight. In some embodiments, such a locking mechanism is unlocked, and the housing sections are separated, at least in part, in an ejection phase of model rocket flight. In some embodiments, such a locking mechanism is unlocked, at least in part, by increased air resistance and tension from shock cord(s) of a model rocket. Shock cord mounting arms are provided, including eyelet(s), mounted at an angle to a trailing surface of the nose cone.

A self-propelled rocket toy includes an elongated body located along a longitudinal axis having a top end opposite a bottom end. The body may include at least two supports outwardly extending from and fixed relative to the body. A propeller is centered about the longitudinal axis located about the body's bottom end. An electric motor is disposed within the body and mechanically coupled to the propeller. A power source is disposed within the body and electrically coupled to the electric motor. An activation mechanism is electrically coupled to the electric motor and power source. The activation mechanism may be a launch button or a centrifugal switch. The at least two supports are fins extending outwardly and are configured to induce an autorotation for a controlled descent, either by their shape and design and/or by including a pivotably attached flap.

A toy arrow that has a shaft with a head end and a tail end is described herein. A head is associated with the head end of the shaft. Fins are associated with the tail end of the shaft. Extending hooks extend outward from the sides of the head.

Various implementations include aerial descent devices including a body, at least two arms, and at least two propellers. The body includes a first disc piece, a second disc piece, and a core disposed between and coupling the first disc piece to the second disc piece. The at least two arms each have a first end and a second end, and the at least two propellers are coupled to the second end of each of the at least two arms wherein the first end of each of the arms are pivotally coupled to the core of the body.

A wireless model rocket launching system which provides for safety checking and advanced functionality to be performed wirelessly using a mobile communication device such as a cell phone. A set of safety checks can be performed before the rocket is armed and triggered for launch. In addition, a location of the rocket can be tracked wirelessly on the mobile communication device.

A wireless model rocket launcher and rocket which provide for safety checking and advanced functionality to be performed wirelessly using a mobile communication device such as a cell phone. A set of safety checks can be performed before the rocket is armed and triggered for launch. In addition, a location of the rocket can be tracked wirelessly on the mobile communication device.