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Star Wars-Obsessed Rocket Geeks Build and Launch an X-Wing Fighter (Wired)

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Amateur rocketeer Andy Woerner builds and launches his very own X-Wing Fighter to the tune of $7,000 -- unfortunately, seconds after liftoff, it becomes one with the galaxy and ... blows up.

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An X-Wing Replica That Can Actually Fly (Peter's Reviews)

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:32:00 GMT

Forgive me if I doubt creator, Andy Woerner's assertation that his X-wing replica can actually fly. I guess the word "fly" is relative. If this thing goes a few feet before crashing back to the ground, I guess that's technically "flying". Well, Andy will try to prove me and others wrong as he attempts to get it off the ground next week. From Gizmodo: Andy Woerner...

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WTF! - Weird News - X-Wing Model (FHMUS.Com)

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:36:38 GMT

X-Wing Model, star wars, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Andy Woerner, california, rocket powered

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Man Creates Real, Flying X-Wing (ShoutWire.com)

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:00:29 GMT

Andy Woerner and his crazy rocketeer friends have built a 21-foot long X-Wing model that can actually fly.

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Life Size X-Wing Fighter Ready For Flight (Geekologie)

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:00:05 GMT

Andy Woerner and his friends built a life size X-Wing Fighter and are going to set that bitch off on in California on October 10th. It's 21-feet long and has a 19-foot wingspan. It's powered by four Class M rocket engines (on the wings), which produce a red glow, just like the original. It will be launched in a fashion similar to traditional model rockets, but after liftoff the wings...

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Now in NWS News: This Rocket-Powered 21-Foot Long X-Wing Model Really Flies… (NerdwithSwag.com)

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:35:11 GMT

And simultaneously everywhere in the world, Star Wars fans break out in seizures. Created by Andy Woerner and his team of friends, this 21 feet long X-Wing with a wingspan of over 19 feet is big enough to fly a small child in. {read more} The Wu-Tang’s upcoming album “8 Diagrams” has been pushed back to [...]

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Rocket-Powered 21-Foot Long X-Wing Model Actually Flies (bog-brush)

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:53:08 GMT

Andy Woerner and his crazy rocketeer friends have built a 21-foot long X-Wing model that can actually fly. Yes, this is a real X-Wing powered by four solid-fuel rocket engines complete with radio-controlled moving wings. It blasts off in California next week, and we talked with Andy about the project, and how they expect [...]

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X-Wing model capable of flight (übergizmo)

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:45:29 GMT

Who knew that the X-Wing and its S-foils are actually capable of flight in the real world? Well, Andy Woerner and his friends certainly think so and will prove it using a quartet of solid-fuel rocket engines as well as radio-controlled moving wings. Looking at this brings a warm feeling to my heart, and makes me wanna shout "S-foils in attack position!" just before Andy blasts...

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A Real Flying X-Wing? (TheForce.Net)

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:36:28 GMT

A Real Flying X-Wing?A number of TFN readers sent us a link a post at about Andy Woerner and his 21ft. long rocket powered X-Wing. The test flight is set for October 10th and you can for all of the details and pictures.Thanks to Bradley R., Avinoam I., and Michael for the heads up.

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Rocket-Powered 21-Foot Long X-Wing Model Actually Flies (PICS) (THE LORDS OF KOBOL)

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:43:00 GMT

Andy Woerner and his crazy rocketeer friends have built a 21-foot long X-Wing model that can actually fly. Yes, this is a real X-Wing powered by four solid-fuel rocket engines complete with radio-controlled moving wings. It blasts off in California next week, and we talked with Andy about the project, and how they expect it will do. read more | digg story

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Man Creates 21-Foot Working X-Wing Replica

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:41:59 GMT

Am I too old to still get excited about stuff like this? Probably, but a healthy acceptance of such things is one of the many perks of working for a site with a tagline like "a gadget guide by geeks, for geeks." Thankfully, there are folks out there who are even bigger geeks, who also know their way around a tool shed a bit more than yours truly. Andy Woerner is one such person, and thanks...

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Another reason to celebrate 10th October... (Retrospective Futureologist)

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:50:00 GMT

Not only is it my wife's birthday, but Andy Woerner and his crazy rocketeer friends are launching an X-Wing fighter that actually flies !

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Rocket-Powered 21-Foot-Long X-Wing Model Actually Flies (Tom Steel)

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:20:47 GMT

“Andy Woerner and his crazy rocketeer friends have built a 21-foot long X-Wing model that can actually fly. Yes, this is a real X-Wing powered by four solid-fuel rocket engines complete with radio-controlled moving wings.” More at: gizmodo.com

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