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13 August 2008, 15:02
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Simon B
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Vixen
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Quote:
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Especially when you can get fixed wings to hover !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b32zxCiReNA
I had a flight in one of those monster single engine bi-planes (russian) in Cuba throttled back it'll almost hover in light wind!
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13 August 2008, 16:14
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SDGANDER
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Ah but can you land it in such a short distance!
SDG
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13 August 2008, 17:38
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codprawn
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Quote:
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Ah but can you land it in such a short distance!
SDG
Depends on the headwind....
Ok maybe not quite as short as a heli but these are amazing - skill factor is incredible!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaXZviwnGao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4bYA...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ux4y...eature=related
I love the way they run the wheels on the water to slow down first!!!
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14 August 2008, 13:25
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John Kennett
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How about this one? Landing in less than an aircraft's length!
[YOUTUBE]6XYFcw1c-Oo[/YOUTUBE]
Nice
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14 August 2008, 14:05
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codprawn
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Awesome and look at those tyres!!!
Always been a fan of the Piper Cub.
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14 August 2008, 20:33
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ribpilot
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Quote:
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Awesome and look at those tyres!!!
Always been a fan of the Piper Cub.
Me too,and if you have a strong headwind it's suprising how much it can cut your landing distance.Really enjoyed the you tube clips.
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