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Old March 8th 12, 02:12 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bill D
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Default vintage motorglider for sale

On Mar 7, 6:47*pm, Tony wrote:
On Mar 7, 7:05*pm, GM wrote:

On Wednesday, March 7, 2012 3:17:37 PM UTC-5, Tony wrote:
needs a little work.


http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=276309655


Can this one be aero-towed or winch launched? Getting the fuel for the small rocket engine might become a problem. That stuff was said to have some nasty habits like catching fire when it comes in contact with certain materials and being extremely corrosive.


i think i saw something online that the US acquired a few after the
war and towed them with B-29's while test pilots checked them out.
Perhaps we need to notify the Commemorative Air Force and see if they
will put a towhook on Fifi!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmSNqHckry8