(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. Begad! Blimey! Arrr! Blimey! 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, thar's really no opportunity t' use t' "zipperless design"
that I favor. Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! However, t' piston system works very well. Aye aye! Blimey! Begad! Blimey! Since t' fins are
G10 fiberglass, sandin' t' edges is quite labor-intensive. Ya scallywag! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! Also, when mounting
the motor tube/centerin' ring, me hearties, 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!!!! Blimey! You'll have t' add no less than 3 oz. Begad! Blimey! Avast! Blimey! 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... 4" in this case)
away. Arrr! Blimey! Well, blow me down! Blimey! 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. more... Avast, me proud beauty! Blimey! Well, me hearties, blow me down! Blimey! just a suggestion. Otherwise,
this kit is big, matey, me bucko, fun and impressive in t' air. Well, blow me down! Blimey! Have fun with it, I highly
recommend it! Blimey! :)
B.O'B. (January 1, 2001)