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Old 01-04-2005 | 06:55 AM
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TRY IT IT REALLY WORKS USE ABOUT 5-6 FLIES THOUGH LOL LOL LOL
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Old 01-04-2005 | 08:41 AM
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lol.... way to funny! That really works??
Old 01-04-2005 | 08:41 AM
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www.flypower.com
Old 01-04-2005 | 09:39 AM
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That gives a new meaning to free flight
Old 01-04-2005 | 03:46 PM
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....ROFLMAO....

oh man, that kills me. Who comes up with this stuff. Now Ive seen it all. Next thing we know the AMA will write a safety rule stating that we cant use insect powered flight.

I can only imagine what is going through those flies heads.....Buzzzz....what the hell......buzzzz
Old 01-04-2005 | 04:02 PM
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Darn it. Wondered why glueing Penguins on the wing of a Catalina didn't work, should have used flies, (about a 1000 I think).
Old 01-04-2005 | 04:54 PM
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As much fun as it is, guys, I'm moving it to the clubhouse because it's not electric related.
Old 01-04-2005 | 04:59 PM
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The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum used to have some fly-powered planes on display in one of the glass display cabinets. I saw them there in 1983 or so, and I'm pretty sure they're still there. Those flies must be getting pretty tired by now.
Old 01-04-2005 | 05:12 PM
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Sounds interesting to me. Catching flies is not easy though for me. I end up using a wad of newspaper to get them.
Old 01-04-2005 | 05:16 PM
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Sick.... Dare I ask for a video??

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Old 01-04-2005 | 07:12 PM
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cannot get vid yet need to wait for more flies to come out (refuel) lol
thanks for moving it Matt, didnt know where to put it, im pretty new, used to using the electric forum!

I'm thinking of attaching a load to my glider...lol
Old 01-04-2005 | 10:32 PM
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Now if you could only train them to do 3D maneuvers.


"Welcome everyone to the Insectiplane Tournament of Champions"....
Old 01-04-2005 | 11:42 PM
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Try using Hornets or Wasps, they handle 3D alot better...
Old 01-05-2005 | 12:15 AM
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I wonder how a 4-blade prop would work. Did anyone try dragon flies?
Old 01-05-2005 | 01:13 AM
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ORIGINAL: TOPGUNNER

Try using Hornets or Wasps, they handle 3D alot better...

Only problem is hornets and wasps sting and it can be painful.
Old 01-05-2005 | 03:30 AM
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lol u catch them and freeze them so they wont hurt!!! ill try a bumble bee muhaaa
Old 01-05-2005 | 02:09 PM
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Psssst



http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Is_t...2412748/tm.htm
Old 01-06-2005 | 06:17 PM
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Well if you wanna get technical.... I posted the Fly Power'd plane along time ago and in alot of different threads..

i just didn't want to hurt the man feelings...


http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_18...anchor/tm.htm#
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_21...anchor/tm.htm#
etc...
etc...


it is very funny tho..
Old 01-06-2005 | 07:14 PM
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lol every 1 been on website
Old 01-06-2005 | 07:18 PM
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wasp and hornet, just let them sting ya then you won't have to worry about it in the future! lol

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