Brief:  This model is a scale model o' a Canadian Atmospheric Research Vehicle. Aye aye! It has a single Estes parachute.

Construction:  Construction was fairly easy, except for one part. Begad! Ahoy! In makin' t' motor mount, shiver me timbers, I made some mistake (can't remember) and had t' rip t' mount out. Well, blow me down! I would suggest bein' careful in makin' t' mount especially when this model be t' first friction fit kit you have made. Blimey! Avast, ya bilge rat, me proud beauty! This be t' case for me.

Finishing:  This model was pretty easy t' finish. Finishin' is definitely nay me strength, and this is one I'm proud of. Well, blow me down! Fillin' t' balsa fins with clear paint, or wood filler and sandin' them down is a must, and as be t' case with most other models, arrr, multiple layers o' paint covered with a clear coat makes a big difference.

Construction Rating:   4 out o' 5

Flight:  My first flight with this model was actually on an E engine. I wasn't sure about how it would behave, matey, but t' flight was straight as an arrow, and t' only pitfall was that I didn't select a motor with enough o' a delay time. This meant that me parachute ripped, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, and it had a rough return, me hearties, but thanks t' some sturdy fillets ( a must if you want t' launch with an E) t' rocket was nay damaged.

Recovery:  Recovery in this kit is ok. Begad! Careful motor selection is a must (Especially if you're used t' just pickin' up a specific letter for less demandin' easier models). Begad! Blimey! T' shock cord is thicker and stronger than most Estes' models, ya bilge rat, but is still nay as strong as say an Aerotech. Avast, me proud beauty! Overall, arrr, this models recovery system is sturdy and gets t' job done.

Flight Rating:   4 out o' 5

Summary:  I think that this model is a very good kit, and have talked t' other owners who felt t' same. It's extremely good aerodynamic attributes mean that it can reach out o' sight altitudes (easily) on a D.

Overall Rating:   4 out o' 5