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Daveo
10-08-2007, 12:40 PM
These guys spent years building this thing. Watch the inugural flight!!!!:eek:

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/boom/x+wing-rocket-launches-disintegrates-mid+air-307945.php
DavidB
10-08-2007, 12:56 PM
OUCH! I can't imagine the sting that caused for the ones who actually built that thing. But I guess you always know it is a possibility.
Daveo
10-08-2007, 01:29 PM
Here is the skinny on the build

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/star-wars/rocketpowered-21foot-long-xwing-model-actually-flies-updated-new-pics-show-it-even-has-builtin-r2d2-305976.php
REVO of Rustler
10-15-2007, 10:53 PM
That must've stunk for the builders.:)
OldSchoolRC
10-16-2007, 07:24 PM
ouch indeed!!! looks awesome though
JasonC
10-16-2007, 10:29 PM
Those guys learned what RC airplane pilots have known since the beginning...

Taking off is optional















...landing is mandatory.