Monday, June 15, 2020

Bush Plane only needs a six inch runway


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  1. These are made in Douglas WY. In a building the has a fold-up wall and a block long grassy field. The new owners are checked out when they buy the plane!

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  2. This is a compilation from 2018

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63W5mpFRrbE

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  3. ...now that's what I call perfect energy management!

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  4. That must be one HELL of a headwind.

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    1. No...just those huge flaps, and perfect energy management!

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  5. Yeah, but it takes 10 feet to get airborne!..../s

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  6. the late DRACO in action... https://youtu.be/UbT9NR8civM
    Can't wait to see the SCRAPPY cub build get done!

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  7. Also high aspect-ratio wings are a help!

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  8. Big wings, big tires, and big horsepower. This is a hot rodder's version of a plane.

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  9. Pennsylvania is not land locked. It has Philadelphia on the Delaware River and Erie on Lake Erie.

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  10. Sorry Ron,
    You can flap yourself to pieces but if the wind ain't right you're not making that landing, period.

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  11. It doesn't use runways; just three hexagonal pavers.

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