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In article <1993Jan5.134515.7312@linus.mitre.org> mmcevill@mitre.org (Michael A. McEvilley) writes:
>I was searching thru old issues of RCM last nite for other information and 
>came across reviews of the Estes Astro Blaster and also the Phoenix, which 
>is some other companies (Aero-Tech???) rocket glider.   The Phoenix is a glider with conventional design (i.e., horizontal stab, rudder) and I think the price for a complete system (included launcher, etc) was $189.

>If you are interested I will get the specific references for you.



Well, the Phoenix is quite a bit bigger and sophisticated. It uses a 
sheeted, glassed foam wing and has ailerons. The AstroBlaster flies 
on Estes "D" (and a proposed "E") motors but the Phoenix uses a re-
loadable composite "F" or "G" motor. The F reload runs for 4 seconds,
the G for 8 - very long in terms of rocket motors. 

You get quite a bit more airplane with this one.

Problem is that Aerotech is supposedly having problems shipping re-
loads at this point in time due to DOT regulations. You might have 
to fly them with expendables.



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