Some Wierd French Jet

Postby RocketRob » Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:59 pm

http://media.putfile.com/Rafale-2

After some maiden glitches Trim and gear, the second flight was survived!
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Postby RocketRob » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:35 pm

Took her out to Alameda for a flight last saturday. tested vertical and goes straight up as long as I dare.

Tore her down for final paint.

'98 Paris Air Show Scheme
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Postby Davem452 » Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:17 pm

Rob,
You are an amazing builder and pilot. All bow before King Rob!!
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Postby kasra » Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:58 pm

Rob, Nice going. The Rafale looks good. Congrats.

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Postby RocketRob » Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:52 am

Thanks Guys!

This is a very nice kit. I'm really impressed with aero-nauts engineering and completeness. And the 120mm fan just kicks - not as high revving as the Schubeler fan but very thrusty and a beefy unit.
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Postby RocketRob » Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:53 am

My favorite attitude for this plane.....
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Postby RocketRob » Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:56 am

side view
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Postby RocketRob » Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:57 am

flight leader
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