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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:30
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That's it, Ton! Well done. You have CONTROL
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:34
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Thank you, RR.

And here's the next challenge.



Ton.
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:38
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a Douglas design, Ton?
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:39
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Not Douglas, RR.
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:40
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Fairchild-Hiller V/STOL Transport Model 1048A
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:42
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That's the one HP.

You have control.
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:43
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Hiller Model 1048A

Edit: Did I fall asleep again ?
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:44
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Thanks!

Reg (if you're there ), since you asked, that's why I go running: it's because after ten-odd kilometers (half of which uphill) your brain works 100% better...

Here it goes...
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:49
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Should I see my opthalmologist, too .

WITHDRAWN, Your Honour . Yes, Your Honour . I understand Your Honour .
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:53
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Should I see my opthalmologist, too
I don't think so, it most definitely flies!

Your Honour
I consider you to be my mentor and spiritual guide in this thread so that line should be mine
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:56
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Ahem: Any wings at all? Is the rounder part in its rear (?) a ducted fan?
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 15:57
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Any wings at all
Nope
a ducted fan?
yep, one per side
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 16:05
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HappyPass, yours is Israeli ducted-fan robo sky-jeep.

It looks as awkward as it sounds when spelled out….

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Not a flying car, but perhaps a flying mule
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 16:07
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It looks as awkward as it sounds when spelled out…
No doubt, that's why they called it AirMule...

Well done!
thread is all yours!
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 16:12
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Tanks HappyPass!

A confession to make: Sleeve empty, but will turn out something soonish (Some mentor! I'll say !).

Want to try another one in the meantime?
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 16:15
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Want to try another one in the meantime?
Kk, easy one
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 16:18
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Pilatus PC-8 ?
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 16:20
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I said easy not ridiculous!

Pilatus Pc-8D Twin Porter prototype


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Old 27th Apr 2011, 16:31
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Thank you! Here is the next challenge:
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Old 27th Apr 2011, 16:42
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Russian, Brian?? A Chetverikov?
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