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Old 19th Jun 2014, 16:03
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Haraka
 
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I know you're joking (and appreciate the humor! )
No! no ! no ! If you look at the diagram you will ALSO see that the Flyer landed at lower level than that which it took off from. (Powered glide ???!!!!)

I think Noyade should reveal his sources .
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