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Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:39 am

DARPA VTOL X-Plane

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Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:45 am

Re: DARPA VTOL X-Plane

I like the computer graphic rendering. Still not decided on the bird. Many moving parts. :shock:

Regardless, great concept.
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Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:18 am

Re: DARPA VTOL X-Plane

So cool. A plane that flies backwards;-)
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Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:58 pm

Re: DARPA VTOL X-Plane

albravo wrote:So cool. A plane that flies backwards;-)


It could fly an ILS Back Course (backwards) and the CDI would be correct! Good training exercise. Hum?...

But, can it land backwards? Probably pretty well with bi-direction landing gear and brakes. And also one of those backup cameras the DOT is going make mandatory for passenger cars and trucks.

:lol: :lol: :lol:
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