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 Post subject: Picture of Burt Rutan's SkiGull
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Great Design, as we would expect from Burt.

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Great Design, as we would expect from Burt.

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I heard Burt speak about the Skigull at the Seaplane Pilots Association dinner at OSH this year, it was an amazing experience. He's absolutely brilliant, albeit a bit (or a lot) crazy. I don't think he lives in the same world that the rest of us do... :)

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Looks awesome, love the wing tips. Does it look like it sits a little low in the water though?

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One that can cruise at 170 knots and reach Hawaii with standard fuel.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/an ... ts/1178225

It's a fine weather airplane for retired guys. The SkiGull will be different; it will be the last time I design and build an airplane since I want to enjoy this one for myself; Burt Rutan

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I just read Burt's post on it. Saying "buy the plane that fits your mission" seems like the most inadequate, simpleton excuse for a goal after reading his thoughts on the genesis of the SkiGull...

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Just got news from the Kickstarter campaign that Ski-Gull had its first flight yesterday! 1.5 hours. Here's a pic (the skis are extended below):

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