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Old 10-16-2009, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by KNOT-RIGHT
Wow Jon I almost forgot about Turbines for a second
Hey Buddy,.................How you been?
Your rig been treating you well?


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Old 10-16-2009, 05:25 PM
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Glassing in the Roll Bars and installing Bulkeads
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Old 10-16-2009, 05:26 PM
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New Fuel Cell
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Old 10-19-2009, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by animalhouse
New Fuel Cell
How much fuel capacity do you run ?



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Old 10-19-2009, 10:25 AM
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Here is the first piece of Joe's new engines,
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Old 10-19-2009, 10:28 AM
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What is the core material in the stringers?

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Old 10-19-2009, 11:01 AM
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the core material is a propriatory material that I would rather not divulge, however, it is a closed core foam.
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Old 10-19-2009, 08:07 PM
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The cockpit is starting to take shape, fitting the dash panels, engine hatch & canopy hatches
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Very cool Fred i should be coming up with Joe to see it in person very soon.Looking forward to seeing you.
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Some fine tuning on the stringers, another roll bar, and the hull is out of the mold.
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