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08-06-2017, 07:56 AM

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Love it ��

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08-06-2017, 08:05 AM

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Does the big one have LE flaps?

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08-06-2017, 08:26 AM

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Love it ��

You don't love it? Question marks? LOL, Peter.

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08-06-2017, 12:25 PM

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Ha ha ha Andy ... that's a smiley �� for some reason it is this symbol.. :-)

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08-06-2017, 12:34 PM

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Is there a thread for the smaller F version? That the only one I am interested in.....

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08-06-2017, 04:00 PM

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Ha ha ha Andy ... that's a smiley �� for some reason it is this symbol.. :-)

LOL, I thought so. How are you my friend? I just got the new F1 Mirage. I'm def. going to get one of these F18s when they are ready.

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08-06-2017, 06:25 PM

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Does the big one have LE flaps?

no it doesn't amigo. Got to see it this weekend....spectacular

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08-06-2017, 07:09 PM

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Hmm I was this close on a Skymaster, glad I waited.

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08-06-2017, 07:57 PM

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Crawled all over it amigo! Worth the wait. I can't wait til they finish testing it and add it to the PNP line of big jets. Simply awesome.

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08-06-2017, 08:21 PM

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Crawled all over it amigo! Worth the wait. I can't wait til they finish testing it and add it to the PNP line of big jets. Simply awesome.

same here, just the simple cleanliness of the detail alone and how well it flies.

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08-06-2017, 09:37 PM

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I have my name and deposit on the list for the large PNP F-18C. Can't wait until they start shipping.

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08-07-2017, 03:18 AM

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Is there a thread for the smaller F version? That the only one I am interested in.....

im with you. Can't seem to find any video of the smaller version!!!??????? Definitely would like to see that.

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08-07-2017, 05:53 AM

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Maybe Dustin will start a thread.....

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08-07-2017, 06:17 AM

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Glad you got to see it and agree ... it flies awesome!
JS

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no it doesn't amigo. Got to see it this weekend....spectacular

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08-07-2017, 10:59 AM

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Is it lighter than the Skymaster? where do the turbines and the tanks mount? Anyone get pictures with the hatches off?

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08-07-2017, 12:10 PM

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LOL, I thought so. How are you my friend? I just got the new F1 Mirage. I'm def. going to get one of these F18s when they are ready.

Doing well thank you , we have the smaller F version , awesome too ! I also have the 1/5 Viper .... perfect.

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08-07-2017, 04:57 PM

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Is it lighter than the Skymaster? where do the turbines and the tanks mount? Anyone get pictures with the hatches off?

Matt, I got a good look at it this weekend but only took a couple, of gerneral overall pix. Engine is centered in the hatch area. The substantial fuel tanks are forward of the Y shaped intake, allowing a comfortable 7+ minute routine with a K310.
Rob and Greg said they would ask for fuel tank quantity later.

Its in the LTMA-1 class and they told me the estimated weight but I can't remember the quoted number. I was running on min sleep from the commute there followed by cigars and scotch with an old buddy the night before. Worth every minute watching it fly in addition to catching up with BV for a lil bit.

A great project. Give Rob Lynch a call at BVM, I think he has nearly 60 flights on it.

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08-07-2017, 05:20 PM

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They told me 51 lbs dry and 63 lbs ready to fly at First in Flight ...

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Its in the LTMA-1 class and they told me the estimated weight but I can't remember the quoted number.

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08-07-2017, 05:25 PM

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Thanks guys, very tempting. In fact that is the Navy commemorative centennial scheme I have been documenting.

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08-07-2017, 05:39 PM

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Sweet looking ride for sure.

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08-07-2017, 05:46 PM

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Thanks guys, very tempting. In fact that is the Navy commemorative centennial scheme I have been documenting.

I seem to recall Rob mention they will be attending BITW so hopefully they will add it to the list of planes in the spacious trailer.

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08-08-2017, 08:23 AM

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Great! A big F-18C!!!

And from BV no less. Nice.

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10-06-2017, 09:05 AM

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Any more video or pictures with the hatches off.
Would like to see the inside.

Thanks

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10-08-2017, 09:08 AM

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I have been flying the PNP F-18F for a few months now and it is a blast! Will put a full review up soon when some of the video is out. I totally recommend this machine.

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