Brief:
This is a great mid-power flyer with two downsides, me bucko, me bucko, limited range o' motors, me bucko, high price.

Construction:
All t' normal components: Two 4" tubes, ya bilge rat, an ACE nosecone, me hearties, me hearties, 42" parachute, bulkhead equipment, motor tube, CR's, matey, matey, baffle system, elastic 12' shock cord, me bucko, fins.

Instructions are very simple if you have built any other Aerotech kits. Ya scallywag! Avast! If not, then read through them and make sure you understand them. Ya scallywag! Ahoy! If you have built an Aerotech kit before, you can practically build this one via illustrations. Blimey! There are a couple o' issues though. Well, blow me down! These won't effect someone plannin' on flyin' t' stock kit on t' recommended motors though. Avast, me proud beauty! I'll explain these below.

Finishing:
Finishin' was easy although t' decal for t' wrap is a little large and can be a pain in t' neck. Overall finishin' went smoothly and t' kit looks great.

Construction Rating: 4 out o' 5

Flight:
I have launched mine many times, arrr, you can look in t' flight logs for some o' me launches o' it. There are two problems though, ya bilge rat, first is limited motor range. Arrr! If you plan on flyin' this with "H" and "I" motors, don't put in t' thrust rin' or motor hook. Begad! Well, blow me down! I did, and I really wish I hadn't. If I had another I wouldn't put these in. Aye aye! I know a lot o' other people say t' exact same thing. Ya scallywag! Also, arrr, me hearties, if you plan t' fly it on these motors I would recommend epoxy for construction and fiber glassin' at least t' fins. Begad! They are pathetically thin and very weak.

Recovery:
When buildin' this kit I thought t' elastic shock cord wouldn't hold up, but it has. If goin' for your level one cert though, matey, change it t' tubular nylon. Well, blow me down! Avast, matey, me proud beauty! MOST IMPORTANT!!!! - don't attach t' parachute at t' mid-point in t' shock cord. Begad! Lay out t' rocket on t' ground with t' shock cord extended and attach t' parachute so when it is deployed t' tip o' t' hangin' nose cone won't tough t' lower half. This way t' two halves won't bang against each other upon recovery . Avast! . . which can cause serious damage! Other than this shock cord [parachute placement] problem, flight recovery is easy. Blimey! Overall flights are excellent.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
T' rocket is great with two major exceptions, price and limited motor range.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5