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10-26-2010, 01:36 PM
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Yankee
Joined: May 2006
Location: Colorado
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Same with single-engine prop planes--the prop keeps the pilot cool because he starts sweating when it stops.
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10-26-2010, 07:03 PM
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Overdue
Joined: May 2007
Location: Santa Barbara
Oddometer: 3,044
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best xcross photo shoot with 60hp / Piper Cub
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10-26-2010, 08:03 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Oddometer: 2,212
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that was AWESOME!
They captured the esscence of flying... One of the best pictorials, of why we do what we do... I sure miss my Pacer... |
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10-27-2010, 05:04 AM
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n00b
Joined: Aug 2010
Location: Western PA
Oddometer: 4
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Lost Vikings
Those weren't lost vikings in DSC 4608 on day 25. They were Dragon Boats. An ancient Chinese sport gaining popularity in the US. A very good workout BTW.
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10-27-2010, 05:39 AM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Location: N.Texas
Oddometer: 4,733
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awesome trip and great pix.
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10-27-2010, 06:23 AM
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Still a stupid tire guy
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Auburn, CA
Oddometer: 7,267
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 If that doesn't capture the purity of flying, then I don't know what does.
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10-27-2010, 06:27 AM
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Still a stupid tire guy
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Auburn, CA
Oddometer: 7,267
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Here's a nice video of some test flights in a recently-completed Nemesis NXT. The test pilot is Kevin Eldredge, the same pilot who lost the prop at Reno this year.
Check out the proximity of the local fowl on the first low pass............. 
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10-27-2010, 05:46 PM
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what blackflies?
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: Chapleau, ON
Oddometer: 2,617
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Holy crap! Whats the stall speed of the Nemesis plane? It was touching down on the runway faster than I cruise at.
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10-27-2010, 05:53 PM
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Still a stupid tire guy
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Auburn, CA
Oddometer: 7,267
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 It was designed to be a racer.
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10-27-2010, 05:54 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: May 2009
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Oddometer: 154
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I've been drooling over the NXT for a while. If I won the lottery, THAT is what I would spend it on...well that and a pilot's liscense...and a few planes to work up the NXT's level of performance.
Edit: Specs: http://www.nemesisnxt.com/kit/p3-2.php Stall is 90 mph according to this, but the plane in the video may not be exactly the same due to the larger engine and other possible differences. Jo-Nathan screwed with this post 10-27-2010 at 06:01 PM |
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10-27-2010, 06:05 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Haverhill, MA
Oddometer: 429
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Don't know if it's posted already but if you want to watch something that will break your heart, search Youtube for Kee Bird.
 Watch the parts in order.
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10-27-2010, 06:16 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2005
Oddometer: 480
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That plane is quick on the stick! Very little movement and you are banking!
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10-27-2010, 06:31 PM
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Yankee
Joined: May 2006
Location: Colorado
Oddometer: 4,408
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Landing speed is going to be a significantly higher than stall speed.
Note that the NXT had split flaps--without them you'd be sure to slam the tail first when you flare for landing. Quote:
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10-27-2010, 06:39 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2006
Location: Denton, TX
Oddometer: 2,704
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Remember seeing years back on somehting like Discovery or PBS. Awesome effort working on that plane. Really got you to know the guys on the recovery team. Total shock at the end.
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10-27-2010, 08:15 PM
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1.5 Finger Discount
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: DFW, Texas
Oddometer: 20,073
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 How are things at the hub?
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