Brief:
T' HyperX is an "Ready t' Fly" (RTF) that has a nose cone that comes down as a helicopter. Ya scallywag! Blimey! T' body tube uses a 'chute for recovery.

Construction:
T' HyperX, on t' outside, is a basic 4FNC rocket. Pullin' t' nose cone out reveals three blades attached t' t' nose cone. Well, blow me down! Each blade is about 4 inches long. Begad! T' motor mount uses a retainer rin' instead o' t' usual Estes motor retainer clip. Ya scallywag! Due t' t' length o' t' blades, me hearties, t' shock cord is mounted WAY down t' body tube.

Since this is an RTF, thar be very little construction. Ahoy! Even t' chute was preassembled and attached t' t' shock cord. Arrr! T' only assembly required was t' attach rubber bands t' t' nose cone blades. Begad! T' rubber bands provide t' tension necessary t' unfurl t' blades after t' nose cone has been ejected from t' body tube. T' fin unit/motor mount is molded plastic. Avast! While it is no fun for modelin' purposes, ya bilge rat, t' plastic is very durable and can withstand hard impacts. Avast, me proud beauty! T' same applies t' t' plastic nose cone. Avast, me proud beauty! T' "launch lug" is a molded piece o' plastic, with two rings t' guide t' launch rod. Well, blow me down! Aye aye! One major drawback t' t' construction be t' very slender shock cord mount (probably 1/8"). Aye aye! Like I said, t' shock cord is mounted very deep into t' body tube t' give t' nose cone fins some room. This places it closer t' t' engine's ejection gases. Avast! No doubt this shock cord is goin' t' be burned off soon. Ahoy! Remountin' t' shock cord at t' same depth might be tricky.

Finishing:
No finishin' necessary.

Construction Rating: 3 out o' 5

Flight:
Recommended motors are t' B4-2, B6-2/4, me hearties, me hearties, arrr, and t' C6-3. Well, blow me down! I used t' fins on t' nose cone t' pack t' recovery waddin' as far as possible into t' body tube. Avast! T' parachute and shock cord were then put into t' tube. Begad! T' nose cone blades were collapsed, and t' nose cone slid easily into place. Avast! T' motor retainer rin' twisted off easily, t' motor be inserted, arrr, and t' retainer rin' twisted securely on. Begad! Avast! T' first flight was on a B6-2. Well, blow me down! Well, blow me down! Shortly after leavin' t' launch pad, t' rocket took off on a 45 degree angle. Begad! It probably didn't get more than 100' off o' t' ground. Avast, me proud beauty! T' ejection charge kicked in, and t' nose separated. Avast, me proud beauty! T' nose dropped like a rock for about 15 feet before t' blades kicked in. Ya scallywag! T' nose cone's descent rate was pretty slow, and on a windy day it will definitely drift quite a bit. Ya scallywag! T' body tube came down rather smartly on a 12" chute. Blimey! Ahoy! T' second and third flights were better, also on B6-2s, but nay straight up. T' HyperX flies each time like it is weathercocking, me hearties, shiver me timbers, except that it does nay necessary point into t' wind. Avast! Each time t' nose cone drifted a lot. This is definitely nay a rocket t' fly on a windy day. Avast! It's also a fairly heavy rocket, matey, so t' flights are nay that high. Arrr! Launch it on a C if you have t' room t' recover t' nose cone unit. Aye aye! Avast, shiver me timbers, me proud beauty! Still, t' helicopter recovery makes this a fun rocket t' fly. Avast, me proud beauty! It is one o' me son's favorite rockets t' watch.

Recovery:
Like I said, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, t' nose does drift quite a bit. Aye aye! But after several flights, shiver me timbers, arrr, t' only noticeable wear be t' typical scorch marks on t' shock cord.

Flight Rating: 3 out o' 5

Summary:
T' HyperX is nay a great flyin' rocket, me hearties, but it is a lot o' fun, especially for kids. Avast, me proud beauty! It seems t' be a very sturdy rocket. Ya scallywag! Ahoy! T' only things that might wear out are t' shock cord, and t' rubber bands on t' nose cone. Ya scallywag! T' biggest con is that is is an RTF! This would have made a great kit.

Overall Rating: 3 out o' 5