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Old January 4th 06, 08:57 PM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
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In article .com,
"DA40 Owner" wrote:

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pb.../NEWS/51230008
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I like this quote:

"That plane is a new model, Bauer said. Its composite-built, not metal,
and it has a built-in parachute. Composite is the way theyre building
airplanes now because metal is so expensive and its lighter and very
strong."