Stellar Dimension X-Static

Stellar Dimension X-Static

Contributed by Greg Elder

[NAR][Sport Rocketry]

T' followin' excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry". Arrr! T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a basic feelin' about a kit. Arrr! Blimey! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' the referenced Sport Rocketry and read t' entire article. Begad! Blimey! Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. Blimey! Blimey! For more information, arrr, me hearties, arrr, 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, matey, shiver me timbers, Inc. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! (SDI)"
"SDI is known for square, ya bilge rat, angular shaped rockets."
"As with other SDI kits, 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 . Well, blow me down! Avast, me proud beauty! . Begad! Ahoy! ."
"I found all t' parts t' fit together perfectly."
"All o' t' parts are made from wood, matey, even t' launch lugs."
"Very little, if anything, arrr, is stated about trimmin' t' rocket for a proper glide."
"T' kit includes a penny t' use as counter-weight."
"In me opinion, me bucko, 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, t' only recommended engine."
"T' boost was very straight. Arrr! T' engine ejects from t' motor housing after t' boost."
"I was very pleased with t' appearance and easy construction o' the X-Static."
"T' glide performance was 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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