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Old 02-05-2009 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by kerns bbo
My play toy on the days off. (ok, so it is my fathers but I get to joyride when I want)


bleh! no autopilot, and probably no CDI either<instert sarcasim here>. Sure looks like fun. The best I can muster is a Super D I have to rent from my employer. Still fun, but not as much as "Big Bird." Thats what I'd call her if she were mine.
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Old 02-05-2009 | 08:22 PM
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No, not Big Bird. She is Pterodactyl Rex. As in the king of flying dinosaurs. (1200lbs and 370hp)

It is a one of a kind reverse engineered pitts/eagle.

In the element:

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Old 02-06-2009 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by kerns bbo
In the element:
VERY nice!
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Old 02-06-2009 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by kerns bbo
No, not Big Bird. She is Pterodactyl Rex. As in the king of flying dinosaurs. (1200lbs and 370hp)

It is a one of a kind reverse engineered pitts/eagle.
Holy crap, prepare for launch, bet that is an absolute rocket in the climb. What's Vne for something that light and strong?
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Old 02-06-2009 | 07:54 PM
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1200 lbs and 370 horses? Yikes....

The following would be fun, and insane....

Turbine Legend Aircraft || Innovative Wings

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Old 02-06-2009 | 08:01 PM
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Furthermore, you can't formation fly 4 RJs and land on the runway at the same time
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Old 02-06-2009 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pete2800
1200 lbs and 370 horses? Yikes....

The following would be fun, and insane....

Turbine Legend Aircraft || Innovative Wings

A guy at the airport has one, a yellow one. Absolutelt beautiful. SUPER fast. And the smell. MMMMMMMMM.
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Old 02-07-2009 | 07:14 AM
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Here is another turbine play toy: Turbine Toucan: Home
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Old 02-07-2009 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kerns bbo
Here is another turbine play toy: Turbine Toucan: Home

Turbines and aerobatics don't mix to well. Remember Wayne Handley and the Turbo Raven? Here is the link. I think it was ruled as a compressor stall due to high AOA. Airshow Crash/Wayne Handley's "Turbo-Raven" Engine Failure www.kbvp.com. If I remember right, he said the ignitor wasn't working properly and it quit on him because he coulden't keep the fire lit. But damn, that thing looks like fun!
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