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15th March 2006 | 15:09

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LowNSlow

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From: Just South of the last ice sheet

Weird aeroplanes

I wonder if Kingy (haven't seen him here for a while) is still into weird and wonderful aeroplanes? The old guard will remember when he bought the Flaglor Skyskooter.

Kingy if your are still out there in Ppruneland, check this out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Sky-P...QQcmdZViewItem

15th March 2006 | 16:12

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RudeNot2

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That one looks fit for some R/C equipment - I am sure some of the guys at my Model Flying club have engines approaching that size in some of their Xtras or Caps!!

18th March 2006 | 07:57

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AerBabe

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I'm not sure if he does come here any more, but I've emailed him the link just in case! Having seen the Skyskooter, I think this would be right up his runway.

18th March 2006 | 12:26

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Kingy

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I'm back

Yes I'm still here! just been a tad busy that's all. I still have the L4, Fury and the sky Scooter. I'm hoping to get them all permited at once for a change soon. As I type, my desk is strewn with L4 parts (wish I could remember where they went) and I'm 'on it' for lots of flying this year.

OOH I like the Sky PUP - might just google it and find out more!

Kingy

19th March 2006 | 09:37

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My favourite unusual design remains G-SHOG

19th March 2006 | 10:07

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chevvron

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If those engines are similar to the ones used in racing karts, they max out at about 15,000 rpm; just imagine the tip speeds of those direct drive props!!

19th March 2006 | 14:20

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Originally Posted by chevvron

If those engines are similar to the ones used in racing karts, they max out at about 15,000 rpm; just imagine the tip speeds of those direct drive props!!

Which may explain why they're so small!
G

19th March 2006 | 14:46

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Rod1

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A few years ago there was a Cri-Cri at the RSA rally with two jet engines. It had an endurance of less than 10 min and made an amazing noise. The “normal” version is stressed to +12 – 9 G (in France) and is extremely aerobatic. The designer is also the co designer of the Dyn Aero MCR-01 (having designed the MC100 Ban-Bi metal version first).

Rod1

20th March 2006 | 06:47

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LowNSlow

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From: Just South of the last ice sheet

Hi Kingy, got shot of the T-Craft then?

20th March 2006 | 12:22

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Kingy

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Hi Mate, yes, I'm no longer in the T cart, it's still at Eastbach though. I bought the others out in the Cub so I'm the sole owner of that frankly tatty relic now. How's the Auster? - you will be pleased to know that I'm looking at a 1944 Auster 5. Thought it would make a nice companion to the Cub.. need to free up some space in the hangar first though!

Kingy