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Old 24th May 2012, 14:32
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......

Not even a question from RR.
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Old 24th May 2012, 18:01
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Is this a CAD rendering or a silhouette of a real glider ?
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Old 24th May 2012, 18:12
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It is a very special project which, on the latest available information, is due to fly next year and set an absolute record.

This glider will fly at Mach 0.5.

It is a rendering of what it looks like.
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Old 24th May 2012, 18:39
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Plenty of clues. It must be the Perlan then ?
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Old 24th May 2012, 21:41
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Good to see someone out in the playground!

The Perlan it is mate.

Over to you.
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Old 24th May 2012, 21:55
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Thanks. That Perlan is going to be one high performance bird! Here is the next silhouette:
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Old 25th May 2012, 07:24
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Possibly a Dornier 328.....
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Old 25th May 2012, 08:20
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Surely the 328JET, David? I'm surprised you missed that!!!! RR
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Old 25th May 2012, 08:22
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I didn't miss it - it's obviously the jet version, or to give it it's full title, the 328-300JET.
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Old 25th May 2012, 08:37
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Isn't hindesight a great thing, David!

Of course I realised that and wasn't claiming anything by it, just pointing out that you seemed to have missed the large hairdryers under the wings!

RR
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Old 25th May 2012, 08:38
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Me - miss a jet engine?
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Old 25th May 2012, 08:49
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THat's what I thought!
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Old 25th May 2012, 08:54
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I guess we just need a seconder and we can move on?
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Old 25th May 2012, 09:36
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After the lack of appearances yesterday methinks we'll prolly not get one.

However, I don't know what Brian does for a living but he's been on here at all times of the day and night, so he might appear soon.

Have you moved house now ?
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Old 25th May 2012, 09:42
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Not yet, next Friday, but lots of packing!!!!!!!! We're not moving far!
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Old 25th May 2012, 09:43
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Morning guys

Just stopping for a quick coffee break, but can't stop to play, it's been a really heavy week and still got Internet problems at home

I recon that this'll do for proof, so I'll at least second David's answer before I go!

Dornier 328 Jet Silhouette against Sun Wallpaper ? Dornier 328 Jet Silhouette against Sun Desktop Wallpaper

Lightning Mate has control See you again soon!!
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Old 25th May 2012, 09:45
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Moving ain't fun, even for a short distance.

I've finished with all that and we ain't moving again.

Happiness is no mortgage plus three pensions.
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Old 25th May 2012, 09:47
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Oooohh - thanks TC.
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Old 25th May 2012, 09:55
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Here you go......

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Old 25th May 2012, 11:17
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Hi David!

Dutch????
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