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Old 27th Sep 2002, 03:55
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LowNSlow
 
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Well done BRL

As usual my memory let me down regarding the cruciform tail and the location, Old Hay, rather than North Weald!

The website address on the side is [email protected]. So far I haven't been able to open it.

Lowtimer, Jab engines would be an improvement I'd imagine, especially with 3 blade props. Alternatively, a brace of WAM diesels would be a very interesting alternative. That combination could be cheaper to run than an RV with an O-360. No there's a thought.

Mmm hope they get the kits up and running and I hope they make them available in stages a la Vans.

Back to reality though, how big is the market for a VFR, day only 2 seater twin? The airframe kit price will have to be extremely competetive as the extra cost of the "spare" engine will make the finished cost at least 15k more than an RV. Apart from the safety of having 2 donkeys will the performance increase justify the expense?

Stuff all the above, I want one. Sooo badly.......
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