Brief:
T' HyperX is an "Ready t' Fly" (RTF) that has a nose cone that comes down as a helicopter. Avast, me proud beauty! T' body tube uses a 'chute for recovery.

Construction:
T' HyperX, on t' outside, me bucko, is a basic 4FNC rocket. Begad! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! Pullin' t' nose cone out reveals three blades attached t' t' nose cone. Begad! Blimey! Each blade is about 4 inches long. Arrr! Blimey! T' motor mount uses a retainer rin' instead o' t' usual Estes motor retainer clip. Due t' t' length o' t' blades, t' shock cord is mounted WAY down t' body tube.

Since this is an RTF, matey, me bucko, thar be very little construction. Ahoy! Even t' chute be preassembled and attached t' t' shock cord. T' only assembly required was t' attach rubber bands t' t' nose cone blades. Well, blow me down! T' rubber bands provide t' tension necessary t' unfurl t' blades after t' nose cone has been ejected from t' body tube. Arrr! T' fin unit/motor mount is molded plastic. While it is no fun for modelin' purposes, t' plastic is very durable and can withstand hard impacts. Well, ya bilge rat, blow me down! T' same applies t' t' plastic nose cone. T' "launch lug" is a molded piece o' plastic, with two rings t' guide t' launch rod. Avast, me proud beauty! One major drawback t' t' construction be t' very slender shock cord mount (probably 1/8"). Like I said, t' shock cord is mounted very deep into t' body tube t' give t' nose cone fins some room. Avast, me proud beauty! This places it closer t' t' engine's ejection gases. Ahoy! No doubt this shock cord is goin' t' be burned off soon. Ahoy! Remountin' t' shock cord at t' same depth might be tricky.

Finishing:
No finishin' necessary.

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
Recommended motors are t' B4-2, B6-2/4, me bucko, and t' C6-3. Arrr! I used t' fins on t' nose cone t' pack t' recovery waddin' as far as possible into t' body tube. Begad! T' parachute and shock cord were then put into t' tube. Begad! Avast, me proud beauty! T' nose cone blades were collapsed, me bucko, shiver me timbers, ya bilge rat, and t' nose cone slid easily into place. Arrr! Well, blow me down! T' motor retainer rin' twisted off easily, shiver me timbers, arrr, t' motor was inserted, and t' retainer rin' twisted securely on. T' first flight was on a B6-2. Shortly after leavin' t' launch pad, ya bilge rat, t' rocket took off on a 45 degree angle. Aye aye! It probably didn't get more than 100' off o' t' ground. Begad! T' ejection charge kicked in, matey, and t' nose separated. Ahoy! Begad! T' nose dropped like a rock for about 15 feet before t' blades kicked in. Begad! T' nose cone's descent rate was pretty slow, and on a windy day it will definitely drift quite a bit. T' body tube came down rather smartly on a 12" chute. Avast, ya bilge rat, me proud beauty! T' second and third flights were better, also on B6-2s, me hearties, but nay straight up. Ahoy! T' HyperX flies each time like it is weathercocking, matey, arrr, except that it does nay necessary point into t' wind. Blimey! Begad! Each time t' nose cone drifted a lot. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast! This is definitely nay a rocket t' fly on a windy day. Blimey! It's also a fairly heavy rocket, so t' flights are nay that high. Launch it on a C if you have t' room t' recover t' nose cone unit. Aye aye! Ahoy! Still, shiver me timbers, arrr, ya bilge rat, t' helicopter recovery makes this a fun rocket t' fly. Well, blow me down! It is one o' me son's favorite rockets t' watch.

Recovery:
Like I said, matey, me hearties, shiver me timbers, t' nose does drift quite a bit. Avast! But after several flights, shiver me timbers, arrr, t' only noticeable wear be t' typical scorch marks on t' shock cord.

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
T' HyperX is nay a great flyin' rocket, but it is a lot o' fun, ya bilge rat, especially for kids. Well, blow me down! Ahoy! It seems t' be a very sturdy rocket. Avast! Blimey! T' only things that might wear out are t' shock cord, and t' rubber bands on t' nose cone. Ya scallywag! T' biggest con is that is is an RTF! This would have made a great kit.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5