Stellar Dimension X-Static

Stellar Dimension X-Static

Contributed by Greg Elder

[NAR][Sport Rocketry]

T' followin' excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry". Begad! T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a basic feelin' about a kit. Begad! Blimey! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' the referenced Sport Rocketry and read t' entire article. Begad! Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. Avast! Avast! For more information, shiver me timbers, matey, use t' two links above.




(Sport Rocketry - Sep/Oct 1998 - page 34 - by Greg Elder) 

"T' X-Static be t' first boost glider produced by Stellar Dimensions, arrr, me hearties, Inc. Begad! (SDI)"
"SDI is known for square, angular shaped rockets."
"As with other SDI kits, me bucko, t' X-Static consists o' laser-cut basswood parts."
"T' instructions seemed rather sparse at first (one 8 1/2" x 11" sheet o' paper with 3 illustrations) but assembly is very easy."
"T' pieces are pre-slotted . Arrr! Blimey! . Ya scallywag! ."
"I found all t' parts t' fit together perfectly."
"All o' t' parts are made from wood, ya bilge rat, even t' launch lugs."
"Very little, ya bilge rat, if anything, is stated about trimmin' t' rocket for a proper glide."
"T' kit includes a penny t' use as counter-weight."
"In me opinion, it would be better if t' instructions indicated the proper Center o' Gravity (CG) for t' X-Static and had you add weight to achieve t' correct CG."
"I flew me X-Static usin' an A8-3, me bucko, shiver me timbers, t' only recommended engine."
"T' boost was very straight. Avast, me proud beauty! T' engine ejects from t' motor housing after t' boost."
"I be very pleased with t' appearance and easy construction o' the X-Static."
"T' glide performance be nay that great, however."

T' entire article gives t' impression is that it is a nice bi-win' glider, that is easy to build.

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