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Old 02-05-2015, 07:21 PM
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Default First Flight 666TA! Big Fun! 1100 lb 250 hp!

Let's congratulate Tom Albano he made first flight today in this beauty!















Best regards from jealous another Triple Six


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Old 02-05-2015, 07:29 PM
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I saw that airplane up close ! Tom did a great job!

Congrats Tom!
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Old 02-05-2015, 08:50 PM
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250! My goodness I'm jealous how's the w and b
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Old 02-06-2015, 02:45 AM
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What a stunning -8!!!

250hp?! She must be veeeeery fast!
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Old 02-06-2015, 08:20 AM
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Gorgeous 8, I love it!
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Old 02-06-2015, 08:33 AM
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Great plane ! Congrats
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Old 02-06-2015, 08:35 AM
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Wow! Congrats. Come on Tom. What does she feel like?
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Old 02-06-2015, 09:12 AM
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Monster 8, and beautiful too. Congratulations!

Vlad, I loved your contrast photo! Made me pass my coffee through my nose!
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Old 02-06-2015, 09:14 AM
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Default Congratulations!!

Congrats on the fledge---------now more about the engine please
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Old 02-06-2015, 01:40 PM
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Default Very Very Nice!

I know you are very proud of her....
I can't wait to hear more about your power plant and performance....
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