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Offline Chairboy

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« on: September 11, 2007, 09:10:56 AM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxg0ESxbLww

Sweeeeeet.  

Some pretty impressive demonstrations, anyone else have favorite STOL vids to share?
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2007, 09:13:21 AM »
big wheels :lol
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2007, 09:33:44 AM »
i have a few will post later;)
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2007, 10:15:00 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2007, 10:32:26 AM »
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2007, 10:35:20 AM »
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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2007, 01:23:22 PM »
THis would beat them all!:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYGPknPtxBU
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« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2007, 02:59:08 PM »
The STOL capabilities of the Osprey are well documented:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyI96AfYgC8&mode=related&search=

I kid, I kid...
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2007, 04:55:13 PM »
Here's the king of light STOL:



MOUNTAIN GOAT STOL™ DATA2 WITH 26-INCH DIAMETER × 10.5 × 6 GOODYEAR TUNDRA TIRES.  
Takeoff max performance w light load: 50 ft
Takeoff max performance @ max gross weight (with full useful load of 1,250 lbs w 4130 Chrome Moly alloy airframe; 1,330 lbs w Titanium airframe): 300 ft
Max demonstrated X wind: 26 mph
Rate of climb, sea level w light load: 2,200 fpm
Rate of climb, sea level @ max gross weight (with full useful load of 1,250 lbs w 4130 Chrome Moly alloy airframe; 1,330 lbs w Titanium airframe): 1,200 fpm
Cruise speed / endurance with 45 minute reserve @ 100 mph: 1,400 statute miles
Cruise speed / endurance with 45 minute reserve @ 155 mph: 800 statute miles
@75% Power 2,200 lbs 5,000 ft: 159 mph1
@75% Power 1,670 lbs 5,000 ft: 152 mph1
@55% Power SEA LEVEL 128 mph
Landing distance, ground roll @ 1,670 lbs: 120 ft
Landing distance, ground roll @ 2,475 lbs: 275 ft
Vx 55 mph
Vy 75 mph
Va 120 mph
Vs1 @ 1,900 lbs — Flaps Reflexed: 50 mph
Vs0 @ 1,900 lbs: 32 mph
Vs0 @ 1,670 lbs: 27 mph
 
http://www.bushplanes.com/video.html
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« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2007, 05:37:41 PM »
:O Awesome!
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« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2007, 06:06:54 PM »
1400 miles @ 100mph? Who in the world could sit in the cockpit of that tiny plane for 14 hours?
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« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2007, 06:45:18 PM »
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Originally posted by AquaShrimp
1400 miles @ 100mph? Who in the world could sit in the cockpit of that tiny plane for 14 hours?


Skatter or LYNX
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« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2007, 07:01:56 PM »
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Originally posted by AquaShrimp
1400 miles @ 100mph? Who in the world could sit in the cockpit of that tiny plane for 14 hours?


My sister's boyfriend.. See link below..

http://www.adventurecub.com

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« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2007, 04:24:14 PM »
This one beats them all. :t :lol

http://youtube.com/watch?v=leqFUexIpgY






couldn't resist.
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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2007, 10:29:42 PM »
Next year alaska is hosting a STOOL contest.
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