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Old 21st Apr 2012, 13:27
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Many thanks,David. Have replied to your P.M.
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Old 21st Apr 2012, 14:56
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Thank you,David. Closing down.
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 09:26
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Morning David. Out for much of yesterday so not had the chance to look in. Is yours a racer, single seat....American maybe? Reminds me of the Riter Special, but not quite right.
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 09:52
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Good morning Ken - nice to see someone out to play.

This aeroplane is European - a homebuild - and is quite fast.

Single-seat.

If we can get to the country you will find it in no time.

Listening out...............

edit: not a racer
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 10:28
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1996......

Classified as an ultralight.
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 11:46
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Well that was an uphill battle...I think its the PIK-26 Mini-Sytky?
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 11:58
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'twas worth it though mate.

Over to you.
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 12:15
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Thanks David - a good one. Here's the next one:


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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 12:30
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Back shortly.
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 13:11
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Well that was an uphill battle...
This, I feel, is a rather steeper hill.
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 13:18
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This, I feel, is a rather steeper hill
Difficult to say, but I believe there are some features of this aircraft that point to it's maker. To help you along, European.
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 14:44
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British?.....
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 14:57
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It is British
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 15:03
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De Havilland?
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 15:06
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De Havilland DH.81 Swallow Moth
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 15:12
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Sure is mate - just found it.
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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 15:18
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Well you got to DH David, but sabredog has correctly identified it as the DH.81 Swallow Moth. Well done sabredog

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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 15:21
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Thank you,Skytrain10.
The next challenge,courtesy of David's handiwork;


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Old 22nd Apr 2012, 15:23
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Well you got to DH David, but sabredog has correctly identified it as the DH.81
Swallow Moth.
....sometimes you win, sometimes.............

Since I know the identity of sds' challenge, I shall sign off and watch from the touchline.
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Old 23rd Apr 2012, 12:25
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Has the headmaster closed the playground?
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