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Need Something To Do With That Spare F-104?
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:29 pm
by Timbo
Saw this in a magazine I subscribe to. These guys are looking to use a wingless F-104 to set a new landspeed record. This would make for a great custom model:
http://www.landspeed.com/
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:32 am
by Teamski
Wild! I hope they pull it off.
-Ski
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:35 pm
by p51
I saw that at Edwards AFB last year! It was very weird. It looked too small to be a F-104... yet you know it really is
You gotta be kidding!
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:37 pm
by Folkwulfe
I hope for their sake they've taken to heart the nickname "Missle with a Man In It". One small bump and the front end rises....then that thrust is going to cause and instant pitch-up. I wouldn't want to be the driver!
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:35 pm
by Aviatornut.com
How funny I met those guys and sold them several F104s. Great guys. the 104 they have was a old NASA plane.