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Old 09-25-2004, 12:57 AM
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Old 09-25-2004, 10:24 PM
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im wanting to go this year as i live only 1.5 hrs away but might not be able to go till sunday.is sunday still good or do most people leave early to get home.thank you.
Old 09-26-2004, 08:52 AM
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Default RE: Superman 2004 event coverage and pictures

A lot of the long distance folks go home Sunday, But it is still a good time.
They give out the Awards about 2:00 PM on Sunday and that is always a Hoot. Altho, as I can't make it this year, Jerry will have to find someone else to pick on during the awards presentations. LOL
Old 09-28-2004, 12:14 AM
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Hi Terry

Too bad we won't see you this year. We'll just have to get Jerry to pick on Ben!

We'll see everyone else Thursday morning.

Ed
Old 09-28-2004, 04:06 PM
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Ed,
Ha Ha, Jerry won't be able to pick on Ben either.
Ben has an issue with his engine and he Ain't gonna be thar neither! LOL
Old 09-29-2004, 05:14 AM
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We are looking forward to Superman again this year! It has been great in the past years. I will not be bringing a plane though. Just going to watch and talk to the people.

Gene
Old 09-30-2004, 01:47 AM
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Ed Lungren and I will be heading out there today, I'll get some pics up when I get back!
Old 09-30-2004, 02:33 AM
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Old 09-30-2004, 02:41 AM
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Old 09-30-2004, 02:53 AM
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Old 09-30-2004, 11:26 AM
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Thanks Eric for the great pics keep them comming wish we could of made it this year, hopefully we will see you in Florida, Also put me down for 3 F18 E s Thanks Paul AJUSA
Old 09-30-2004, 09:45 PM
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Eric...
Any idea what model this is ??



It looks like it might be a highly kit bashed AV8R.....
Old 10-01-2004, 12:17 AM
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I think it's called the Aerobat or something to that effect. I saw it in Tucson back in March. It flew real nice IMO.

buck

you might be able to find more info from searching through the Tucson Jet Rally pix thread from March.
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It is a new ARF from Aeroworks out in Colorado......construction is very similar to their Giant Scale birds, i.e. balsa fuse and foam wings and empennage......The demo team out in Tucson did not have a firm date for production, but estimated late fall 2004......I think it was estimated to be in the $1200.00 range, covered with Ultracote or something like it, and with fixed gear....

Like Buck noted, flew very well.....lands real slow.....and decent aerobatic performer......can't remember if he had a P-160 or P-120 on it.....

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Anyone know how they got that cool chrome canopy effect on the gorgeous KingCat in the 2nd photo in post #16?

Thanks.
Old 10-01-2004, 08:19 AM
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Very nice pictures Eric. Thanks for sharing.

Is BV's big(new) Sabre present? How does it look and how big is it?

Regards

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Old 10-01-2004, 11:50 AM
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Woketman,
That Kingcat belongs to Jamie Snipes of Raleigh, NC.The canopy is actually chrome dipped if i am not mistaken. It really does look good. I am sure Jamie will chime in once they get back to provide more info.
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Old 10-01-2004, 03:33 PM
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The canopy looks cool but the plane don't look to shabby either! Awesome!

Tim.
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Does anyone know what this aircraft is?
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Hi If its the Jet I think it is its a scratch Built by Jim Hiller, very fast too


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