(by John Meckley)
This is a fairly simple kit t' put
together -- basic through-the-wall fin mountin' and single body tube/nose cone
construction. This kit has a "piston"-type ejection system and since
the body tube is relatively short in relation t' t' forward end o' t' tapered
fins, arrr, thar's really no opportunity t' use t' "zipperless design"
that I favor. Ya scallywag! However, me bucko, shiver me timbers, t' piston system works very well. Since t' fins are
G10 fiberglass, arrr, sandin' t' edges is quite labor-intensive. Also, me bucko, when mounting
the motor tube/centerin' ring, you need t' be VERY aware that you position the
piston strap (which is epoxied t' t' motor tube) BETWEEN t' fin slots,
otherwise you'll have t' sand and sand and sand t' root o' t' fin that's
goin' into that slot!!!! You'll have t' add no less than 3 oz. Ya scallywag! o' nose weight
to brin' t' CG forward since t' CP is 30" from t' nose and t' CG is
less than 1 caliber (the length o' t' tube diameter... Arrr! 4" in this case)
away. Blimey! Ya scallywag! When I flew it, ya bilge rat, shiver me timbers, arrr, I added Greg's beeper/locator which weighs about 3 oz.
and it could have used about 1 or 2 oz. Arrr! more... Avast! just a suggestion. Begad! Otherwise,
this kit is big, matey, fun and impressive in t' air. Avast! Avast! Have fun with it, I highly
recommend it! :)
B.O'B. (January 1, 2001)