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Old 28th Apr 2012, 13:50
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Bugger - for a second I though it was a 125.
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 13:56
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Bugger - for a second I though it was a 125.
Well, I'm as bad as you. Just looked at the Mel's Massive List (MML) and looks like we has this in August 2011...

Not British.
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:00
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:01
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Stop laughing.

Photo...

(Or would you prefer to return to Open House?)

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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:11
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Your call mate.

Is this an early bizjet or personal jet?

I assume a Yank.
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:17
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FoxJet ST600-S ?
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:18
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Morning Canada.........
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:18
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Early Bizjet, circa 1977. Above is a mock-up.

Fuel costs were touted as being as low as 9 cents a mile in 1977, compared to 50 cents a mile or higher for contemporary aircraft.
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:20
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FoxJet ST600
That's him! Gold to Canada.
Your control Brian.

Night!
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:38
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Thanks mate! Sorry, I don't have a silhouette ready, but as this is not a complete photo and is an oblique view, I'll post it anyway:

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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:46
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Is that the O'Neill Magnum ?
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 14:55
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Spot on Sir David. The Magnum Bushplane, powered by a Ford 351 cu. in. V-8 automobile engine. I don't know how practical (or strong) that undercarriage would be in the "bush" however... Your control.
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 15:05
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I'm not sure either mate. The main gears transmit weight stresses through a 90 degree bend, which ain't the best way of doing things.

In addition the initial landing loads would have been taken by the rear system only.

Anyway, onwards and upwards and good to see you.

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Old 28th Apr 2012, 15:20
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Speaking of vertical loads and possible spinal compression, is this a basic trainer known as the General Aircraft GAL.45 Owlet ?
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 15:21
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Smartass!!

Over to you again.
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 15:30
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Speaking of vertical loads and possible spinal compression
Used this in 1981 - no injuries at all....

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Old 28th Apr 2012, 15:34
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Thank you LM. I guess its better than being a dumbass. Here is something gentler in nature:

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Old 28th Apr 2012, 15:41
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That has to be the QinetiQ Zephyr surely.
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 15:43
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LM, you are on course to be an ace today! Spot on The U.K. developed Zephyr has set a few records. Your turn.
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Old 28th Apr 2012, 15:50
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I applied for a job with QinetiQ a few years ago and was rejected on the grounds that I was over-qualified!!!!!!!!!!!

Standby mate.......

Here you go................

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