On 21 Sep 2018 10:11:23 -0700, Miloch <Miloch_member@newsguy.com>
wrote:
>In article <i77aqdddesl0gvelpkc4m5ru8g7lnanbub@4ax.com>, Stormin' Norman says...
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>>On 21 Sep 2018 08:22:33 -0700, Miloch <Miloch_member@newsguy.com>
>>wrote:
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>>>http://stepfatherpresents.com/?p=38826
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>>>This bad boy clocks in at 466 mph and uses a cable launch system similar to jets
>>>on aircraft carriers.
>>>
>>I wonder what the thrust to weight ratio is of that thing? 5:1 or
>>maybe 8:1?
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>>I looked up some of the RC jet engines, remarkable some of those
>>things can run $5,000 needing overhaul after 25 hours.
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>Frankly don't understand the 'flying' appeal of something so fast you can hardly
>see it...there's a old 1/4 track two blocks away from me and I occasionally see
>someone out there launching an RC glider...slow but at least you get more flying
>pleasure out it...I would think.
>
I am inclined to agree. I suspect there is more satisfaction in
building the RC aircraft than in flying them, but I could be wrong.
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