Brief:
This is an extremely simple monocopter design that uses a section o' 24mm motor tubin' as t' central hub. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! Its construction is identical t' its bigger 18mm cousin. As a result, much o' this review is cut-and-pasted. Blimey! Arrr! New/different material is thus in bold.

Construction:
T' parts list:

• 1/16" Basswood sheet
• 24mm tube
• BT-5 motor mount
• ¼" dowel
• ¼" launch lug

This kit requires Elmer's Glue All, and an X-Acto knife with a new #11 blade. Well, blow me down! It's almost so easy that it could be considered ARF (almost ready t' fly). Avast! You start by cuttin' t' pre-marked holes from the 24mm tube. Ya scallywag! T' patterns are polygons so this involves multiple straight cuts. Begad! These are best accomplished by startin' insertin' t' tip o' t' blade at one vertex with t' cuttin' surface directed along t' line. Ahoy! Ya scallywag! If you carefully insert t' blade t' rest o' t' way, t' cut will be made. Avast! T' tube is flexible so be careful that you don't crimp it or cut yourself.

T' parts are all inserted and fillets are applied inside and out. Avast! Because t' holes are supposed t' be snug, shiver me timbers, arrr, I found it helped t' insert a motor in t' motor mount when it is inserted.

I'd recommend waitin' until these fillets t' at least partially set before proceeding...but I didn't. Aye aye! T' wing fits in t' end o' t' tube and needs t' be trimmed slightly. Ahoy! T' fit should remain snug and internal fillets are again applied. Begad! I checked several times as t' glue set t' ensure t' win' be aligned properly and was straight.

Finishing:
Art says t' apply two light coats o' enamel t' protect t' kit from moisture. Blimey! I used Helmsman Spar Urethane as a clearcoat.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
You form a thrust rin' with maskin' tape and friction fit t' motor so it won't fall out. Begad! T' motor is oriented with its nozzle down. Blimey! Avast, me proud beauty! If you put it in backwards you will win closest t' t' pad (don't ask). Arrr! You need a sturdy pad with a short ¼" rod (1" or so). Art provides plans for a suitable monocopter pad in t' instructions.

I flew this kit on both an A3-4T and an A10-3T. Arrr! Well, blow me down! T' A3-4T flight was longer and higher so I recommend this motor. Both flights ejected near t' ground so care should be taken if people are around or if thar be a fire danger.

Recovery:
After burn out t' model smartly slows and tumbles t' t' ground.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
Art's hit another home run with t' Helix monocopters. They are simple, elegant, and fly great. Avast! Blimey! Blimey! Blimey! It's t' easiest way I know t' get into monocoptering. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! This 13mm version is fun, matey, matey, but I prefer t' 18mm version.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5