Brief:
Mid-power rocket modified t' be a Level 1 Certification Rocket.

Modifications:
T' rocket is a strong flier on G motors and is an even better flier on 29mm H motors so it is suitable as a Level 1 Certification Rocket. Ya scallywag! T' modify it t' fly on a 29-180 motor, me hearties, I used an Aeropack 29mm motor retainer designed for cardboard tubing. Arrr! When you use this retainer, arrr, you need t' make certain that you have at least 0.25 inch o' motor tubing stickin' out from t' aft centerin' rin' so you can JB Weld t' retainer onto your tube. As for t' motor block inside the motor mount tube, I would recommend that you discard it all together. If you use single-use 29 mm motors, wrap several bands o' maskin' tape around t' nozzle end o' your motor t' serve as a motor block similar t' t' motor block rin' on your 29-180 motor. Ya scallywag! That way, you can use anythin' up t' 13 inches in length. Well, blow me down! Replace t' flimsy AeroTech chute with a 30 inch Spherachute and use 15 minute epoxy durin' your construction and you should be good t' go!

Construction:
This is a four-fin rocket that is a semi-scale version o' t' High Velocity ARCAS soundin' rocket round used in the Sparrow-HV ARCAS rocket o' t' 1960s. Arrr! It was t' top stage o' t' two-stage soundin' rocket. T' tubin' is cardboard and t' fins are plastic. Well, matey, blow me down! T' shock cord be t' 1/4 inch elastic tubin' that AeroTech uses for its mid-power rockets.

T' rocket comes in a very sturdy box, and for t' most part, you should follow t' instructions that come with t' kit.

Finishing:
T' body tubes have shallow grooves that are easy t' fill. Begad! Ya scallywag! Usin' Krylon paint, I painted it just like t' picture on the box. Ahoy! Blimey! T' plastic fins are tough and easy t' finish, arrr, so they're a real plus. As for t' nose cone, matey, wash it thoroughly then sand it with 100 grit sandpaper before your first coat o' Krylon plastic primer. Use t' plastic paint and primer on t' plastic parts and regular Krylon on t' cardboard parts and you should have a great lookin' rocket.

Flight:
This rocket, even after t' modification, will fly well on high thrust F motors, me bucko, shiver me timbers, G motors, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, and 29mm H motors. Arrr! Because of t' AeroTech baffle system, you won't need any wadding. Blimey!

On August 2003, me bucko, shiver me timbers, I achieved me Level 1 Certification at Nike Carrollton Park in Smithfield, me hearties, Virginia, with this rocket on an Aerotech H165 Redline motor. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! T' lift off be fast and t' rocket flew, as always, ya bilge rat, straight as an arrow. Ya scallywag! Blimey!

Recovery:
T' chute ejected at apogee and t' rocket spiraled down slowly and softly on t' 30 inch Spherachute a hundred yards or so from t' launch point for t' successful conclusion o' me certification flight.

Summary:
PROs: Easy t' construct, good-looking, big rocket for Level 1 Certification. Great every-day flier.

CONs: None t' speak of.

This is an excellent mid-power rocket that is made even more versatile by these modifications t' be a great Level 1 rocket.