Sunward Aerospace Khufu's Pyramid

Sunward Aerospace - Khufu's Pyramid {Kit}

Contributed by Marty Wiggins

Construction Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Flight Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar_border
Manufacturer: Sunward Aerospace
Style: Pyramid

Brief:
Khufu's Pyramid is a nice low flying, high drag rocket. It is 6" tall and 5.25" wide.

Construction:
T' kit comes with cardstock for t' template and skin o' t' pyramid. Aye aye! It also has 8 triangle pieces that make up t' 4 sides. Begad! Begad! A 24mm mount is included along with a streamer for recovery o' t' motor mount. Avast! T' parachute is a nice and thick.

T' instructions are lengthy and very good. Ya scallywag! This is listed as a skill level 4 kit and I believe it. Ahoy! Avast! A couple o' t' steps were a little confusin' t' me, but I emailed Sunward and they replied within 1 day. Arrr!

One o' t' steps in question be t' use o' t' paper template. Begad! Blimey! Blimey! I wanted to make sure that it was t' skin o' t' pyramid. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' other question was about how much nose weight t' use. T' instructions tell you t' add extra nose weight for E motors, matey, ya bilge rat, but it does nay tell you how much. Ya scallywag! Blimey! I added as much nose weight as I could fit under t' forward closure.

T' instructions specify white glue for workin' t' paper template. Well, blow me down! I think that is critical t' gettin' a smooth finish. Avast, me proud beauty! Be sure t' brush on t' white glue lightly so t' paper does nay wrinkle.

Finishing:
T' pyramid is very easy t' finish. Ya scallywag! Blimey! You just paint t' paper template. Aye aye! Blimey! I did not use any primer and t' finish is a nice bright yellow.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
Preppin' for t' flight can be a little tricky. You have t' roll up the parachute tightly and fit in t' motor mount. Avast! Well, blow me down! T' streamer for t' motor mount is also tucked next t' t' motor tube. Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty! Be sure nay t' wrap t' parachute or the streamer around t' motor tube as they may nay open up if you do that.

T' flight was straight and true. Arrr! T' pyramid boosted well on t' D12-3. Avast, me proud beauty! It had a little spin after burn out and looked cool doin' it. Ahoy! It should really fly well on an F12 or E11.

Recovery:
T' recovery was nice and easy. Ahoy! Avast! T' pyramid uses aft ejection. Ya scallywag! Avast, me hearties, me proud beauty! T' motor mount and parachute are ejected out t' rear. Avast, me proud beauty! Aye aye! T' motor mount comes down on a streamer and t' pyramid on a parachute.

I was a little worried that t' point o' t' pyramid would get damaged on landing, me bucko, but t' pyramid came down in soft soil and thar was nay even a scratch. Blimey!

Flight Rating: 5 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a nice kit and is different from your normal 3FNC. It can be a little challenge t' build but take your time. Arrr! Begad! It is a nice addition t' any rocket fleet.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

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    Brief: Khufu's Pyramid is a high drag pyramid rocket that flys on 24mm motors. It is an unusual rocket that has a solid construction and uses a rear core ejection to recover in two pieces. It comes in a plastic bag with the usual art card. Construction: Kit consists of: 2 launch lugs 1 parachutes (18 inch) 1 2 foot length elastic shock cord 8 balsa triangles ...

Flights

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Date
Flyer
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Kit
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Action
60314
2011-08-14
Matt Gillard
Sunward Aerospace Khufu's Pyramid
Sunward Aerospace - Khufu's Pyramid {Kit}
D12-3
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60313
2011-08-14
Matt Gillard
Sunward Aerospace Khufu's Pyramid
Sunward Aerospace - Khufu's Pyramid {Kit}
D12-3
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48796
2010-05-09
Matt Gillard
Sunward Aerospace Khufu's Pyramid
Sunward Aerospace - Khufu's Pyramid {Kit}
D12-3
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44521
2010-01-20
Donald Besaw
Sunward Aerospace Khufu's Pyramid
Sunward Aerospace - Khufu's Pyramid {Kit}
F35-5
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44524
2009-11-14
Donald Besaw
Sunward Aerospace Khufu's Pyramid
Sunward Aerospace - Khufu's Pyramid {Kit}
F39-6
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