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johneeb
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Something for Learaviator

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Something for Learaviator who reminds us that "You can only tie the record for low flying".
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learaviator
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I actually just saw this post, that is awesome, he may hold the record.................
"You can only tie the record for flying low"
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learaviator wrote:I actually just saw this post, that is awesome, he may hold the record.................
I think there's an optical illusion going on, and he's actually a few inches higher than he looks! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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steve grewing
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We have a Lear 35 parked on our ramp which tried to tie the record several weeks ago. Both tip tanks scraped the runway on landing. One side bent the wing extension and came very close to jamming the aileron. A very fortunate couple of guys that morning.
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