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Old 06-30-2003 | 07:36 PM
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How does a flying disk/saucer would perform while flying? I am thinking about building a RC flying disk out of foam and have it electric powered. I will likely make it look like a pancakge somewhat with airframes.
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You mean, like a frizbee? Or like the Lockheed examples?
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Originally posted by probligo
You mean, like a frizbee? Or like the Lockheed examples?

I was thinking of Lockheed example.
Old 07-03-2003 | 06:13 AM
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do you have some links and pics of the lockheed one

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