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Old 01-31-2009, 12:16 PM
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Default N527DB

Little more A2A of the SkyPig II - One awesome looking plane! I played around with the sky color in Picasa a bit on some of the pics......


Not that close, Bernie!


That's better


Very nice!




See ya!


Later.....
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Old 01-31-2009, 12:22 PM
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Pete,
I see exhaust pipes are exiting lower cowl at different angles. Is it intentional installation? Any theory to explain it?
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Old 01-31-2009, 12:25 PM
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Default Are you my long lost cousin???

I have a feeling we might be related.





Congrats on getting in the air. I am stuck on this stupid pole


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Old 01-31-2009, 01:06 PM
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Default Hmmmm...

Clearly a top secret speed mod. I'm claiming 10 kts top end increase and a lower landing speed. Prove me wrong.


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Pete,
I see exhaust pipes are exiting lower cowl at different angles. Is it intentional installation? Any theory to explain it?
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Old 01-31-2009, 02:53 PM
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Clearly a top secret speed mod. I'm claiming 10 kts top end increase and a lower landing speed. ....
Now I know. Let me get that dusty Morse key ready..
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Old 02-02-2009, 07:48 PM
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Nice shooting Pete! I know Bernie's plane has good looks coming from everywhere but you make it look even better!

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Old 02-03-2009, 09:40 PM
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Its me again.....did you use the short or long James cowl?

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Old 02-03-2009, 09:53 PM
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It is the short cowl.
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