Brief:
"Ready t' Fly" kit.

Construction:
Three clear plastic fins and some great decals give this model a realistic look like t' Patriot missile. Begad! Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down! It has a plastic engine mount with an engine retainer ring, nay a hook. Avast! Typical Estes elastic shock cord and plastic chute. Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty!

T' only step required was t' attach t' parachute t' t' shock cord. Ahoy! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! Instructions were good and easy t' follow. Nothin' extra required t' complete t' rocket.

Finishing:
This rocket has great looks. T' decal is highly detailed and very colorful. Avast, me proud beauty! Aye aye! "Old school" Estes black and yellow parachute too!

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
T' instructions had great details about how t' prep t' rocket and have a successful flight. Aye aye! Blimey! Perfect for a beginner. T' engine is retained with a 1/2 turn screw-on cap. Blimey! Avast, shiver me timbers, me proud beauty! Blimey! Very easy t' use. Well, blow me down! Well, blow me down! Blimey!

Flights were very nice and straight. Arrr! Blimey! On a C engine, ya bilge rat, I had a better chute ejection with a 3 second delay than t' 5 second that is recommended. With a 5 second delay, ya bilge rat, t' rocket was past apogee when t' chute popped although I don't think that thar would be a danger o' zipperin' t' BT. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey!

On t' last flight, t' rocket actually landed standing. Very cool!

Recovery:
Recovery was very good, and t' chute is correctly sized for t' rocket. Aye aye! Begad! Typical in Estes kits, me hearties, I believe that the elastic shock cord will get burnt and break eventually. As long as you don't skimp on t' wadding, this rocket will last a long time!

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a great rocket t' get someone interested in rocketry. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! It is easy and fun t' use and has a nice, visible flight profile. Avast, me proud beauty! It doesn't go too high, and recovery shouldn't be an issue. Avast! Begad! I had as much fun with this rocket as my scratch built ones!

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5