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Old 29th Aug 2015, 06:31
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susier
 
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'The G202, designed by Richard Giles in the late 1990s, is an all-carbon-fiber experimental aircraft purpose built for unlimited aerobatics. The airframe is extremely light, weighing only 1000 pounds, and extremely strong, with load limit of +/- 10 G. This combination of lightness and strength enables the G202 to execute tight maneuvers at high speeds, and powered by a four cylinder 238 horsepower Lycoming engine, it is faster and more maneuverable than many more powerful aerobatic aircraft. Its 22 foot wingspan, combined with full span ailerons, yields a roll rate in excess of 500 degrees per second, making it the fastest rolling aircraft on the airshow circuit. The custom smoke system pumps out a massive smoke trail at all flight attitudes, and the color-changing purple/teal/green/gold striped paint scheme makes it a favorite on the ramp for photos.'


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