Brief:
This is a Booster glider Level 3 construction. Arrr! T' booster returns by parachute.

Construction:
Booster: 12" BT50 tube with a 4-fin plastic fin case (1 fin is removed durin' construction) and plastic nose cone. Ahoy! Ya scallywag! Two cardboard centerin' rings are used on t' 18mm engine tube. One metal engine hook is used for engine retention. Well, blow me down! Ahoy! Combination 12" Keelhaul®©™® and 18" elastic shock cord is attached t' nose cone and engine mount. 12" plastic 'chute is attached to nose cone o' booster. Ahoy! Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Adhesive decals. Aye aye! Blimey! Two 1/8" paper launch lugs. Blimey! Glider: 6" BT5 tube, ya bilge rat, plastic nose cone, matey, 3/32 balsa win' construction. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Adhesive decals. Ahoy! 1/8" dowel t' attach glider t' booster.

Easy, well illustrated construction. Removal o' one fin on fin canister requires a sharp knife and care. Blimey! Begad! T' booster's parachute be t' usual cheap plastic chute. Ya scallywag! Begad! T' plastic "Grippers" used t' attach shroud lines make t' 'chute difficult t' fold and store in boosters body. Ya scallywag! Engine hook is very thin and too malleable. Arrr! Glider can be better balanced with modelin' clay and requires moderate effort in gettin' wing, rudder and ailerons at proper angle. Avast! Good construction illustrations and recommendations are provided to accomplish this task.

Finishing:
To finish like illustrated on package tapin' is required. Well, blow me down! Three colors are required, Base white, Nose cone Tan, me hearties, me bucko, and Glider under surface Gloss Black. Nothin' is mentioned, me hearties, but consideration should be given t' avoid paintin' two surfaces. Avast! T' surface that t' glider slides along on t' boosters rack and the 1/8" dowel that holds t' glider on t' t' booster. Well, blow me down! Paintin' either of these might restrict t' ease at which t' glider will slide off at apogee. Decals are cut-out, arrr, adhesive type which don't always adhere t' t' complex rounded surfaces. Avast! Clear coat helps with permanent attachment o' decals. Very nice lookin' rocket when finished. Arrr!

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
Estimated Max Altitude 500 Feet Motors: B6-4 (First Flight) C6-5 Requires waddin' t' protect Boosters chute. Arrr! I flew t' first flight on a C6-5 in moderate winds. Begad! T' boost was straight and true. Arrr! Glider did nay separate at apogee and be recovered with t' boosters chute. Well, blow me down! I believe this supports my construction tip on nay paintin' t' surfaces that connect t' booster t' the glider. Arrr! I have since corrected this issue, but yet t' test it again.

Recovery:
Flight recovery is a proven good quest design. Avast, shiver me timbers, me proud beauty! 'Chute is well sized for boosters weight. Aye aye! Minimal drift. Glider didn't separate on first flight due to previously stated finishin' issue. Blimey! Rocket recovery was a bit fast with no damage on boosters chute with added weight o' glider still attached. Avast!

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
This is an easily constructed rocket for calm or moderate winds.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5