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Old 4th Feb 2017, 17:17
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Tes, KayPam, but that's not the problem. With the prop, you just drive on, and as long as the average thrust over 30 seconds or so gets you off the ground - all is well.

HOWEVER - Flying the airplane, keeping it under control in the wing's reverse-slope-alpha regine, is a real challenge for engineers and pilots. Kinda like balancing yourself on top of a basketball!
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