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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 04:58 AM
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Thumbs up Big Toys

Hey all..
Check out the pictures of how these people spend their time and money.
Actually has 8 "real turbines" at about $8,000.00 each!
It took over 2 years to build.
Takes multiple pilots as there are so many things to control.
Think they are nervous during the maiden flight?
This thing cost more than both my truck and computers.
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http://www.mcgirt.net/RC/VIDEOS/Gian...52_flight2.wmv
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 06:10 AM
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That took many, many man hours to engineer, and build.

There's a video somewhere of the crash.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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Take a look here for the specs and other videos, including the crash.

http://www.mcgirt.net/RC/VIDEOS/Giant_B52/
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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Speaking of big boy toys . . . . . http://www.conleyprecision.com/
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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Did anyone ever hear what caused the crash? Pilot error, mechanical failure, wind sheer?

That's a BUNCH of money to go down in flames!
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Speaking of big boy toys . . . . . http://www.conleyprecision.com/
Check out that video. That Cobra is pretty cool.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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does conley make a cummins? those are freakin cool.
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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You can have that V10 for a cool $250, . . . . . . ..
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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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LOL ..... A turn key ac cobra for 14 grand ..... sure it looks and sounds cool .... but come on who would actually buy this
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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I think the waiting list is 3 years when I talked to him.
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