Estes T-25 Centurian

Estes - T25 Centurian {Kit} (2201) [2002-2005]

Contributed by Daniel Miner

Manufacturer: Estes
[NAR][Sport Rocketry]

T' followin' excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry". Arrr! Avast! T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a basic feelin' about a kit. Begad! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' t' referenced Sport Rocketry and read t' entire article. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. Blimey! Avast! For more information, shiver me timbers, use t' two links above.


(Sport Rocketry - Jan/Feb 2004 - by Daniel Miner)

Rocket Pic"...is an updated ALmost Ready t' Fly (ARF) version o' an earlier Estes kit called t' Strato Blaster."
"It uses a 2-channel radio...boosts on Estes D11-P and E9-P..."
"Fuselage assembly is straightforward and went smoothly."
"It is important t' install t' white nylon aileron connectors before you insert t' win' into t' fuselage."
"T' booms did nay fix perfectly t' t' wing..."
"Now you're ready t' install t' radio. Avast, me proud beauty! This is one place where I thought t' instructions could have been better."
"T' servo tray needed t' be carefully trimmed t' make room for t' servos since t' rails were too close for Futuba S133 or HiTech HS-81 servos."
"...the kit has a critical flaw. Arrr! T' elevator pushrod tends t' flex near t' servo."
"Make sure t' radio is completely installed and t' aileron throws are adjusted before... [installin' engine mount]"
"For your first test glides, matey, me hearties, I recommend at least 20 or 30 feet o' height above soft grass with a smooth gentle breeze."
"...its first two powered flights usin' D11-P motors."
"...climbed t' about 200 feet...I had enough altitude...make a nice landin' in t' grass."
"...I tried an E9-P motor."
"T' flight was much more fun because f t' extra altitude gained."

Overall, arrr, t' article suggests that t' author liked t' kit, matey, but pointed out that t' model will nay take a lot o' abuse, arrr, but will hold up for an experienced pilot. There were also a number o' suggested kit improvements.

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