(by John Meckley)
This is a fairly simple kit t' put
together -- basic through-the-wall fin mountin' and single body tube/nose cone
construction. Ya scallywag! This kit has a "piston"-type ejection system and since
the body tube is relatively short in relation t' t' forward end o' t' tapered
fins, matey, arrr, thar's really no opportunity t' use t' "zipperless design"
that I favor. Ya scallywag! Avast, me proud beauty! However, me hearties, shiver me timbers, t' piston system works very well. Begad! Avast! Since t' fins are
G10 fiberglass, shiver me timbers, sandin' t' edges is quite labor-intensive. Well, blow me down! Begad! Also, when mounting
the motor tube/centerin' ring, you need t' be VERY aware that you position the
piston strap (which is epoxied t' t' motor tube) BETWEEN t' fin slots,
otherwise you'll have t' sand and sand and sand t' root o' t' fin that's
goin' into that slot!!!! You'll have t' add no less than 3 oz. Aye aye! o' nose weight
to brin' t' CG forward since t' CP is 30" from t' nose and t' CG is
less than 1 caliber (the length o' t' tube diameter... Ahoy! 4" in this case)
away. Well, blow me down! When I flew it, I added Greg's beeper/locator which weighs about 3 oz.
and it could have used about 1 or 2 oz. Begad! more... Avast! Aye aye! just a suggestion. Otherwise,
this kit is big, arrr, me bucko, matey, fun and impressive in t' air. Avast! Have fun with it, ya bilge rat, I highly
recommend it! :)
B.O'B. (January 1, 2001)