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2017-06-05 Science & Technology

Pilot Nails Landing of an Experimental SQ12 Super Cub (Video)

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Posted by Besoeker 2017-06-05 07:56|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 My research shows this amazing a/c stalls at apx 17 kts / 20 mph.

With some fairly common winds, this machine could literally fly backwards over terrain (I've done it, but my passengers were less impressed than I was.).

Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-06-05 09:04|| 2017-06-05 09:04|| Front Page Top

#2 It's a taildragger!

Posted by Skidmark 2017-06-05 12:00|| 2017-06-05 12:00|| Front Page Top

#3 Impressive videos on Youtube of Alaskan bush pilot championships where the winner as the shorted takeoff and / or landing roll.
Some of these guys actually bounce their birds into the air......

Posted by USN, Ret. 2017-06-05 15:33|| 2017-06-05 15:33|| Front Page Top

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