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Old 31st Jul 2012, 18:42
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FullWings
 
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I've wondered that too, especially as I'm doing nearly 500kts most of the time. I think they are about a 250g package, which still packs a significant punch at that speed, probably twice that of a military rifle bullet...

Never heard of anyone hitting one, big sky and all that I suppose?
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