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Old March 16th 04, 06:38 PM
Wright1902Glider
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Ass-uming a single engine, chain-driven, counter-rotating prop config... Your
2-bladed wooden props would only be 13.25 miles in diameter... each. Now
assume a plane of appropriate size/design and you have a Wright Flyer with a 66
mile wide wingspan. Or 1452 square miles of wing area...

maybe I'll stick to gliders...

Harry