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  1. 01-06-2010, 11:38 AM #1
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    DIY Jet almost flying

    "realpitter" almost ready for launch:
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  3. 01-06-2010, 01:05 PM #2
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    Re: DIY Jet almost flying

    Looks nice!! My only question is, if it was at 80 to 100% of the power on the jet, how could he be holding it back with only his leg? That, to me, would not seem enough power to keep it aloft. SCARY!!!

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    Re: DIY Jet almost flying

    Perhaps they have some kind of afterburner like the big jet engines that will add another 50 lbs of thrust
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    Re: DIY Jet almost flying

    I want one!!!!!!!!
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    Re: DIY Jet almost flying

    Quote Originally Posted by mondo50m View Post
    Looks nice!! My only question is, if it was at 80 to 100% of the power on the jet, how could he be holding it back with only his leg? That, to me, would not seem enough power to keep it aloft. SCARY!!!

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    What do you think the thrust raatio is on an airliner or any NON-miltary jet for that matter?? I suggest you not look as you may not fly, ever! ) 240Lbs thrust for that small plane sounds right. Should be FAST!
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    Re: DIY Jet almost flying

    240Lbs thrust for that small plane sounds right. Should be FAST!
    Maby this gives some clues about the speed:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpr2w...eature=related
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