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Old 29th Jul 2010, 10:10
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I never say no to free!!!!!
Nor do I !

Then you will be able to do things like my last challenge.....
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Old 29th Jul 2010, 10:35
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Ok, here we go....

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Old 29th Jul 2010, 10:41
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Interesting.

I note that it's in RGB colour too, not monochrome.
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Old 29th Jul 2010, 10:46
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You've been looking a book about STOL machines, Ken! It looks like a Helio machine but I'm sure it isn't that easy!!!

If I searched an attendee list at a Valdez gathering would I find it?
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Old 29th Jul 2010, 10:56
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Blimey RR.

You in early fishing mode.....
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It certainly has STOL characteristics. Its not a Helio though.

If I searched an attendee list at a Valdez gathering would I find it?
Its possible, but short of looking through a list of attendee's I wouldn't know.

Just checked this years competition and there are not any of these featured in the competition results.
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Old 29th Jul 2010, 11:00
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Maybe it a Zenair? Ken?
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Issa taildragger innit?
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Maybe it a Zenair? Ken?
Not a Zenair although there is a tenuous link.....not sure that will help on any searches though.

Issa taildragger innit?
Yes LM, it is a taildragger....was the wheel at the rear and lack of nosewheel a giveaway?!!
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Yes LM, it is a taildragger....was the wheel at the rear and lack of nosewheel a giveaway?!!
That was in response to RRs' Zenair question - they are almost exclusively tricycle aren't they?

Now looking again at my Xmas card list.
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Old 29th Jul 2010, 11:25
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Ah ok, I was wondering....you can certainly get traildragger versions of some of their models...the option features on their website and I have seen a few around.
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Old 29th Jul 2010, 11:35
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Could it be used as a glider tug?
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that's why I asked!

Issa taildragger innit?
early for the malt, LM!
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Could it be used as a glider tug?
I'm sure it could but I cannot see any reference to one of these being used for that purpose.
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the wing looks very "zenair" and the tail is quite distinctive... I'm stuck again......

Is it home-built, Ken?
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early for the malt, LM!
I'm not at home!

Another thing - it appears to have full-span slotted Fowler flaps.

Wheressa ailerons?
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On some of those STOL wings they have mods that draw down the ailerons partly to add the flapeffect and then at around mid-travel the ailerons take effect


Off to have my lunch!
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RR, the wing is that tenuous link....!

Its classified as a LSA although looking at the website it can also be purchased in kit form.
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On some of those STOL wings they have mods that draw down the ailerons partly to add the flapeffect and then at around mid-travel the ailerons take effect
Funny old thing that.

I have to go shortly to do two hours of lecturing - on aerodynamics...
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Old 29th Jul 2010, 11:56
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Found something similar called a Pegzair.
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