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It is a world-class fuel hog. That is not going to get

David F Mayer — 8/8/2006 5:26:11 PM (archived)

better from computer control. VTOL aircraft of all kinds just drink fuel like a sailor on shore leave.

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Okay, no flying cars yet in the 21st century... - Tom Brosz - 8/1/2006 2:32:23 AM
- We'll have them when... - phil - 8/1/2006 3:02:02 PM
- It has been done before. It is a fuel hog that makes - David F Mayer - 8/1/2006 1:31:50 PM
- Looks feasible, really. - Bowser - 8/1/2006 3:09:22 AM
  - Stability and computer control in 21st century - Sawyer - 8/1/2006 1:37:18 PM
    - It is a world-class fuel hog. That is not going to get - David F Mayer - 8/8/2006 5:26:11 PM
- It looks like the marital aid from Hell. (n/t) - ER - 8/1/2006 2:50:49 AM

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