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Old 01-20-2003 | 02:30 AM
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Default extra, extra, extra Large Pizza Box Flyer, PBF



OK, unless someone else says different, I want to claim the BIGGEST PBF, at least for now.

Span: 56 Inches!!!

Weight: 7lb, 3oz

Wing Loading: 5.3 oz/sqft

Engine: very old Irvine .61 (before it seized up)

Construction: Pink foam from Home Depot

Builder: Gordon Barcomb, Bald Eagle RC Club, Tulsa OK

Pit Crew: David Harris, Tom Harris, James Scraig

Believe it or not, it flew very well!The 60 ran poorly, all 3 landings were deadstick, but this thing is a floater. Climb out was very much like a C-130, slow and steady, looking very large. 10 MPH wind was no problem, and made the landings at zero ground speed. We had a great time, and I think the OS .50 sx I have waiting for the newest Somethin' Extra will power this for a while.

See the pic!
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