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Old 30th May 2011, 14:39
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...annna weels didn't go aw ve way up innit!
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Old 30th May 2011, 14:41
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Thanks Bri. As LM pointed out we have had that one before. As you say an interesting view which served to lead us all astray!

Here we go:

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Old 30th May 2011, 14:46
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Here we go again!

If those things are drop tanks then this is a military spec piece of kit.
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Old 30th May 2011, 14:49
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I think that's a flying boat...
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Old 30th May 2011, 14:50
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think that's a flying boat..
. You're thinking is correct HP
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Old 30th May 2011, 14:53
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Not on All the world's F.B., as far as I can see.
Seems quite modern...
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Old 30th May 2011, 14:57
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Please confirm piston or turboprop......
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Old 30th May 2011, 14:59
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place your bets!
My money is on piston!!!
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Old 30th May 2011, 14:59
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Russian AMPHIBIAN AIRCRAFT LA-8
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Old 30th May 2011, 15:03
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Who's a clever little bar steward.
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Reg, yes its the Aerovolga RA-8



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Old 30th May 2011, 15:03
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If so, HP is on the money: Lycoming O-540 A4B5
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Old 30th May 2011, 15:04
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Also mounts an M 337C, same power (250-odd hp)
Piston, supercharged...

Now I remember the photo! Stumbled on it while looking for the name of that strange black hovercraft scale model which was the big brother of your challenge, Reg...
Gelendzhik 2006
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Old 30th May 2011, 15:05
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Here pictures with nose above water, too:

: : Welcome to Nova Pushpak Aviation Pvt. Ltd. : :
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Old 30th May 2011, 15:06
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Whoops, typo, I mean the Aerovolga LA-8. Can't edit!
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Old 30th May 2011, 15:07
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Totally unimpressed with wing floats which cannot cope with a crosswind!

Me know all abaht crosswinds.....!!!
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Old 30th May 2011, 15:11
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If someone has something to post, please feel invited - It takes me a while to get myself sorted out .
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Old 30th May 2011, 15:12
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Oh no - and there was I thinking you were my star pupil!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 30th May 2011, 15:14
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Me know all abaht crosswinds.....!!!
Seems like the pilot should also know more than this about loadsheets and gw limits, or I am very much mistaken?
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Old 30th May 2011, 15:15
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sleeve Reg....sleeve mate!!
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