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Old November 22nd 18, 05:59 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)
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Default MIT's Ion-drive sustainer takes flight

I saw that on a car forum. While interesting, I wish they had a RC modeler help with rigging the craft. I also wonder how much the launch device added to the flight distance......basically, would it have gone close to as far just due to the launch?