Brief:
A single-stage, me bucko, E-G powered kit with parachute recovery.

Construction:
T' kit included a nose cone, shiver me timbers, me bucko, two 1.9" body tubes, a tube coupler, shock cord, me hearties, three fins, me bucko, two launch lugs and t' whole motor mount system.

T' instructions were pretty easy t' follow, as are t' other Aerotech kits I have built (Arrrrrrrcas and Initiator). Avast! If you complete t' kit per instructions, thar shouldn't be any real hassles. Aye aye! T' only "gotcha" was puttin' t' back centerin' rin' on straight. Arrr! With a small diameter tube it is a small problem. Really no biggie if you have some experience.

Finishing:
Finishin' this rocket is as simple as any other rocket o' its size. Aye aye! I didn't put t' decals on, yet they looked nice. Begad! I painted mine with black tubes and red fins and nose. Avast! Simple but when finished this rocket looks really nice.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
I have only flown mine once with ok results. T' boost was very stable and high on t' Aerotech E23-5T reload. A great motor for t' Barracuda.

Recovery:
Deployment came at apogee, perfect chute and an ok descent rate. Ahoy! Blimey! T' rocket landed in a parkin' lot, arrr, scratchin' t' paint and breakin' t' tip off a fin. Begad! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! A larger chute could be used, ya bilge rat, but I think it would be fine if it hadn't landed in t' parkin' lot.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
Pro's: easy construction, me hearties, matey, stable flier. Aye aye! Con's: descent rate on stock chute

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5