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Old 29th Feb 2012, 11:34
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So it's either mid-wing or a bipe.
Care to tell us which?
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 11:48
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Sorry, David..... mid-wing!
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 11:50
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Thanks mate.

I'm surprised Ken ain't got this yet.

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Old 29th Feb 2012, 12:12
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Did someone call?

Sorry been working on some stuff.....lunch break now.
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 12:16
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Sorry been working on some stuff
That's my problem as well. I now have a stack of essays to mark.
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Is it the Blackburn Sidecar?
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 12:18
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Bang on, Ken!!!!!



You have control!!!!!!!

RR
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 12:27
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Thanks Martin.....will have something ready shortly.

I now have a stack of essays to mark
Sound like being back at school
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 12:30
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How about these little pearlers from students then:

The vertical component of life supports the weight

......an aeroplane attempts to.....

Wind can also affect aircraft weight
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 12:55
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What the....! Please tell me these people are not going after ATPL's!

With David's frightening insight in to the pilots of the future I think it's time for another challenge

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Old 29th Feb 2012, 12:59
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I'm guessing its not a Bell product, Ken? not even based on one?
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 13:01
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Please tell me these people are not going after ATPL's!
They are, but how well do you think they will fare during interview!!!!!

More pearlers when you want them.
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 13:07
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Partenavia P.55, Ken???
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 13:38
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Partenavia P.55
Good call Martin, yes it's the sleek looking Partenavia P.55 Tornado



RR has control again
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 13:41
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Thanks Ken.

Here's the next:

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Old 29th Feb 2012, 13:50
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Judging by the probe it's a research job.
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 13:57
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SE.2415 Grognard II?

Edit, make that the SE.2410 Grognard
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 13:58
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Er.. no, Ken .... but veeerrrryy close!!
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Old 29th Feb 2012, 14:02
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Yes, Ken, on your edit!!!!!! you have control again, mate!!

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