Brief: This was me first Aerotech rocket. Ya scallywag! I found it easy enough for a rocketeer that has built 5 or so smaller rockets. Begad! Ya scallywag! This is a good rocket it you are just gettin' into t' Aerotech Engines or nay familiar with CA glue. Begad! Ya scallywag! It is NOT staged but has an 18 inch 'chute. Begad! On a F25, shiver me timbers, me bucko, It goes about 1500 feet.

Construction: All t' parts were thar and none were broken. Ahoy! T' packagin' is GREAT. Avast, me proud beauty! It comes in a box that can be used for anythin' and all t' parts are wrapped up in plastic.

T' instructions were t' thin' that makes Aerotech kits so easy t' build. Blimey! They have detailed pictures o' t' rocket at each step. Begad! They also have a cross-section on what t' whole thin' looks like after t' buildin' process. I think even if you make a small slip, shiver me timbers, these rockets will still fly great.Oh, me hearties, arrr, ya bilge rat, but one thing, me hearties, me hearties, make sure t' glue t' fins in with slow dryin' glue and make sure t' press t' fins in all t' way into t' tube. Begad! You will really have t' press t' get them in.

Finishing: I would paint t' black fin first, arrr, actually, ya bilge rat, and t' red nose cone really looks good and has good visibility.

Construction Rating: 4

Flight: I used an E15-7W for me first flight. Arrr! Avast, me proud beauty! It be a GREAT flight. Aye aye! Avast! Very good if you want t' take pictures. Avast! Begad! Maybe a little shorter delay time though. Ya scallywag! For t' second flight I used a G40-7W. Aye aye! No pictures taken, arrr, no questions asked , shiver me timbers, arrr, everyone was awed. Avast, me proud beauty! For its third flight I used a G80-7W. Aye aye! Same as G40! Same as G40! Less smoke, more noise. Arrr! It soared straight up. Avast! It soared straight up. Well, blow me down! If you plan on flying
on a G , get your car ready though. Avast, me proud beauty! It has a motor hook system. Avast! No waddin' baffler unit.

Recovery: T' recovery be fine. Begad! T' recovery was fine. Well, blow me down! A little fast. Arrr! Well, arrr, blow me down! T' shock cord be t' underwear elastic type. Aye aye! Avast! Does nay need tubular Keelhaul®©™ though. Avast, me proud beauty! T' shock cord is tied into t' rocket via a eye screw. Avast! I am upgradin' t' a 20-inch chute next time I get around t' it though. Ahoy! No damage on this baby.

Flight Ratin' : 3

Summary: I think this rocket KICKs for a newbie into mid-power rocketry. Aye aye! Begad! T' only problem were t' fins. Begad! Begad! You REALLY have t' push. Blimey! T' all around flight o' t' thin' was perfect. Begad! It has pre-cut fins and everything.

Overall Ratin' : 4