Brief:
This be t' 24mm version o' Joseph Peklicz's monocopter rocket. Begad! He has a 18mm version, but I wanted t' 24mm since thar are a variety o' long burnin' motors available in 24mm format.

Construction:
All t' parts came is a thin plastic bag. Blimey! Blimey! All t' components where there, matey, and they were pre-shaped, matey, and pre cut. T' single balsa blade is pre-coated with paper. Well, blow me down! This adds strength without t' additional weight. Begad! Blimey! Instructions are hand drawn on a single sheet o' paper.

Construction was quick since everythin' except t' gluin' be done for you. Gluin' t' motor tube t' t' center hub be t' most time consumin' process. This be t' most critical part o' t' kit, since t' force o' t' motor will try t' rip t' motor tube off o' t' hub. I decided t' use wood glue for this task. I did nay want t' extra weight o' epoxy. Ya scallywag! Arrr! I did one modification t' me monocopter: I did nay install t' cardboard bulkhead that is placed against t' thrust ring. Well, blow me down! I decided that I wanted t' use an RMS case, me hearties, and that bulkhead would get in t' way o' casing's forward closure.

Finishing:
To save weight, I did nay paint me monocopter. Ya scallywag! Begad! T' paper on t' win' is a convenient place t' mark t' monocopter with a Sharpie pen in case you want t' add a personal touch.

Construction Rating: 5 out o' 5

Flight:
Flights with a D motor are very low. I'd say that mine got about 30 ft with a D12-0. Blimey! Blimey! Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty! Blimey! For t' second flight, arrr, me hearties, I used a E11-3J reload. Avast! Blimey! Much better. Begad! Blimey! Arrr! Blimey! T' monocopter went up about 60ft. At t' August 18th, arrr, arrr, 2001 CMASS launch, arrr, I launched me monocopter with a F12-3J. Ya scallywag! Blimey! It flew fine, matey, shiver me timbers, but on t' way down, t' win' hit t' rope fence around t' pads. Arrr! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! T' monocopter's win' be shattered beyond repair.

Recovery:
I think me monocopter be nay balanced. Avast! Avast, me bucko, me proud beauty! Blimey! T' reason I say this it wandered in one direction. Begad! Blimey! It would probably go higher if t' monocopter did nay wander around in t' sky.

Flight Rating: 4 out o' 5

Summary:
This is a well executed kit. I liked t' way everythin' was pretty much done for you. Well, blow me down! Flights are interestin' and unique. Avast, me proud beauty! Avast, ya bilge rat, me proud beauty! This rocket is well worth t' purchase.

Overall Rating: 4 out o' 5

T' followin' excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry". Arrr! T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a basic feelin' about a kit. Avast! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' t' referenced Sport Rocketry and read t' entire article. Avast! Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. Aye aye! For more information, ya bilge rat, arrr, use t' two links above.

(Sport Rocketry - May/June 2001 - page 32 - by Mort Binstock) 

"A monocopter is a one-blade helicopter, similar in appearance t' a maple seed.>
"...a D-monocopter appears limited t' a 40-60 foot boost"
"Assembly o' t' "D"izzy is quick and easy."
"T' instructions are simple and clear."
"T' win' is a paper-covered balsa core laminate."
"T' recommended motor is a D12-5 or -7."
"My first flight usin' a D12-7 be a disaster: t' main blade broke off and parts shredded everywhere... Subsequent inspection revealed t' damage was nay severe and t' model be smartly repaired with CA."
"Subsequent launches were made from t' top o' ...three foot long 1/8" steel launch rod...."
"My second "D"izzy launch be most rewarding. Avast! T' repaired "D"izzy flew powered by a D12-5. Arrr! Ahoy! Lift off be unusual and spectacular t' watch (look at it go!) with an estimated 50 ft. Ya scallywag! Ya scallywag! altitude."
"T' monocopter... Begad! Begad! Blimey! ascended with a quick and straight boost. Well, blow me down! T' monocopter then descended slowly, experiencin' no further damage."

T' article also provides a brief history o' monocopters. T' kit provides for a different launch and recovery than typical rocket kits.