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Can you ID this plane??

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Old 04-15-2011, 10:21 AM
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Default Can you ID this plane??
I got this plane from a friend. Engine is around a 15 or smaller can't read it yet. Any help is appreciated.

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Old 04-15-2011, 10:59 AM
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It looks like a Lanier Shrike. They're a lot of fun to fly.
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Old 04-15-2011, 12:57 PM
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Yep...Lanier Shrike...they made them in IIRC 3 sizes. (.10 .25 and .40 size )
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The Shirke is a wonderful little airplane, built one in Egypt a few years ago with electric. You can make them as fast as your reflexes will allow you to keep up. Yet, they are very predictiable to fly.
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Old 04-15-2011, 07:53 PM
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Lanier shrike. One of my all time favorites. I've had more of them than I can count. They are a blast to fly!!!!

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