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Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:04 pm

Times are tough

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/06/ ... e-on-ebay/
Another high-flying internet dream is crashing into economic reality: Jay Maynard, aka Tron Guy, is selling his customized airplane on eBay (costume not included).


It appears to be a really nice plane.
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Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:13 pm

Re: Times are tough

Oh my...
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Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:46 pm

Re: Times are tough

AMD Zodiac XLi,,,,isn't that the type of plane the faa want's ground,,because the wing come's off in bad weather
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Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:09 pm

Re: Times are tough

that's why you have to be a tron!
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Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:42 pm

Re: Times are tough

It was the NTSB that wanted them grounded, the FAA disagreed and would not. The problem was apparently traced to loose control cables allowing flutter and I think there is a AD or equivalent to inspect them. I think his eBay listing addresses the controversy.
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Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:53 pm

Re: Times are tough

WTF :shock:
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Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:38 pm

Re: Times are tough

I dunno man,......would you get into a plane with that dude? [-X
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Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:44 pm

Re: Times are tough

Looks like another real stick and rudder guy to me -- well maybe without the rudder :lol:
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Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:54 pm

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Wow, that is one spiffy get-up he has on!!
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