Brief:
"Ready t' Fly" kit.

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

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

Finishing:
This rocket has great looks. Well, blow me down! T' decal is highly detailed and very colorful. 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! Perfect for a beginner. T' engine is retained with a 1/2 turn screw-on cap. Well, me bucko, blow me down! Blimey! Very easy t' use. Arrr! Blimey! Blimey!

Flights were very nice and straight. 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, arrr, me bucko, t' rocket be past apogee when t' chute popped although I don't think that thar would be a danger o' zipperin' t' BT. Aye aye!

On t' last flight, me bucko, t' rocket actually landed standing. Aye aye! Ahoy! Very cool!

Recovery:
Recovery was very good, matey, ya bilge rat, and t' chute is correctly sized for t' rocket. Aye aye! Avast, me proud beauty! Typical in Estes kits, ya bilge rat, I believe that the elastic shock cord will get burnt and break eventually. Avast! Arrr! As long as you don't skimp on t' wadding, matey, 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! Aye aye! It is easy and fun t' use and has a nice, visible flight profile. Well, blow me down! It doesn't go too high, me bucko, and recovery shouldn't be an issue. Avast! I had as much fun with this rocket as my scratch built ones!

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5