Brief:
T' HyperX is an "Ready t' Fly" (RTF) that has a nose cone that comes down as a helicopter. Aye aye! Blimey! T' body tube uses a 'chute for recovery.

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

Since this is an RTF, thar be very little construction. Avast! Even t' chute was preassembled and attached t' t' shock cord. Arrr! Arrr! T' only assembly required was t' attach rubber bands t' t' nose cone blades. Begad! T' rubber bands provide t' tension necessary t' unfurl t' blades after t' nose cone has been ejected from t' body tube. Ahoy! Blimey! T' fin unit/motor mount is molded plastic. Arrr! While it is no fun for modelin' purposes, t' plastic is very durable and can withstand hard impacts. T' same applies t' t' plastic nose cone. T' "launch lug" is a molded piece o' plastic, ya bilge rat, with two rings t' guide t' launch rod. Blimey! Avast! One major drawback t' t' construction be t' very slender shock cord mount (probably 1/8"). Well, blow me down! Aye aye! Like I said, t' shock cord is mounted very deep into t' body tube t' give t' nose cone fins some room. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! This places it closer t' t' engine's ejection gases. Ya scallywag! Begad! No doubt this shock cord is goin' t' be burned off soon. 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, me hearties, me hearties, arrr, B6-2/4, and t' C6-3. I used t' fins on t' nose cone t' pack t' recovery waddin' as far as possible into t' body tube. Arrr! T' parachute and shock cord were then put into t' tube. Avast! Ya scallywag! T' nose cone blades were collapsed, and t' nose cone slid easily into place. Ahoy! Avast! T' motor retainer rin' twisted off easily, ya bilge rat, t' motor be inserted, and t' retainer rin' twisted securely on. Arrr! T' first flight be on a B6-2. Ahoy! Shortly after leavin' t' launch pad, ya bilge rat, arrr, t' rocket took off on a 45 degree angle. Begad! It probably didn't get more than 100' off o' t' ground. T' ejection charge kicked in, me hearties, and t' nose separated. Well, blow me down! Well, blow me down! 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. Avast! Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty! T' body tube came down rather smartly on a 12" chute. Avast! T' second and third flights were better, also on B6-2s, matey, arrr, but nay straight up. T' HyperX flies each time like it is weathercocking, shiver me timbers, except that it does nay necessary point into t' wind. Begad! Each time t' nose cone drifted a lot. Well, blow me down! This is definitely nay a rocket t' fly on a windy day. Ahoy! Ahoy! 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. Ahoy! Still, t' helicopter recovery makes this a fun rocket t' fly. Arrr! It is one o' me son's favorite rockets t' watch.

Recovery:
Like I said, shiver me timbers, t' nose does drift quite a bit. But after several flights, 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, especially for kids. Begad! Aye aye! It seems t' be a very sturdy rocket. Avast! T' only things that might wear out are t' shock cord, and t' rubber bands on t' nose cone. Avast, me proud beauty! T' biggest con is that is is an RTF! This would have made a great kit.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5