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Proof that almost anything will fly

PostPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 1:17 pm
by Shadowcaster
Wasn't sure where to put this but as it made me laugh it's here

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TbMB4WMzbQ[/youtube]

Cheers
Rich

Re: Proof that almost anything will fly

PostPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:09 pm
by OldAirmail
:clap: :clap: :clap:

I'd give them 120 extra points just for trying it.

Thanks, Rich. :D

Re: Proof that almost anything will fly

PostPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:14 pm
by Fozzer
A perfect example of flying with uncoordinated controls!

Look Mum...no Rudder Pedals!.... :lol: .... :lol: ...!

10/10 for ingenuity.....and FUN!.... :dance: ....!

Paul....I'm still giggling!.... :lol: ...!

Re: Proof that almost anything will fly

PostPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:45 pm
by Hagar
Many years ago one of these used to be featured at our local model air show.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNWfqVWC2KI[/youtube]

The first time I saw it I thought it was a real lawnmower. 8-)

Re: Proof that almost anything will fly

PostPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 1:18 am
by Webb
If lift + thrust is greater than load + drag it will fly.

From the film "Apollo 13"

Blanche Lovell: Well don't you worry, honey. If they could get a washing machine to fly, my Jimmy could land it.

Re: Proof that almost anything will fly

PostPosted: Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:55 pm
by Jean Loup
Shadowcaster wrote:Wasn't sure where to put this but as it made me laugh it's here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TbMB4WMzbQ
Cheers
Rich

SHORTER LANDiNG THAN ANY S.T.O.L. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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