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Post subject: Re: Picture of Burt Rutan's SkiGull  Posted: 05 Nov 2015, 13:29 |
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Username Protected wrote: no more than a searay or a icon... One that can cruise at 170 knots and reach Hawaii with standard fuel. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/an ... ts/1178225It'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 Ashley
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Post subject: Re: Picture of Burt Rutan's SkiGull Posted: 06 Nov 2015, 19:19 |
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Username Protected wrote: If it becomes a kit, I am SO building it!  +1
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Post subject: Re: Picture of Burt Rutan's SkiGull Posted: 06 Nov 2015, 19:28 |
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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...
Wow.
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Post subject: Re: Picture of Burt Rutan's SkiGull Posted: 24 Nov 2015, 03:06 |
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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): Attachment: skigull.jpg
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