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Watched the epic life of "Draco" (and hopefully will watch the re-birth)
A guy took an obscure bush plane and turned it into one of the most awesome fliers ever.
All home made. Every improvement and consideration done.
A Fieseler Fi 156 Storch on steroids.
"Mike Patey put a PT6A-28 680 shaft horsepower Turbine engine and 102” four bladed prop on the front of the last Wilga ever built. With an empty weight of 2400 lbs, Mike can be off the ground in about 120 feet, pitch to 30 degrees and maintain a climb of 4,000 feet per minute"
Sadly it was wrecked on a gusty day. Freak accident under rather benign circumstances on a simple takeoff.
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Meanwhile other things are still happening.
Last edited by john70t; 11-04-2020 at 05:32 PM..
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