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Unread post by brandsman » Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:29 pm

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Piper J-3/L-4 Cub with FloTrol "Splates" on the wingtips to improve tolerance of cross winds and increase cruise speed

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Unread post by KWV » Sun Apr 17, 2022 5:24 pm

Zu iso

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Unread post by brandsman » Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:17 am

A lovely shot of the Tripacer - well done Gerald and Martin.

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Unread post by KWV » Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:19 pm

dont forget Melinda,

could not have done all the small jobs with our big hands

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Unread post by brandsman » Tue Jun 21, 2022 4:54 pm

Much modified 1940 Piper J-5

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Unread post by V5 - LEO » Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:46 pm

brandsman wrote: Tue Jun 21, 2022 4:54 pm Much modified 1940 Piper J-5

.....eish, what is in the nose, looks like a bonsai Porter

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Unread post by brandsman » Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:06 pm

The nose is inhabited by a Lycosaur O-320 of a reputed 160 muscled ponies, turning the fabled "Borer" propeller - she is typically airborne within around 50 metres...

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