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R/C Gulfstream GIV Prototype Takes Flight

Discussion in 'Jet Aviation Discussion' started by JetForums, Aug 22, 2015.

  1. JetForums

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    For jet junkies that enjoy flying on a smaller scale...

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    Carl, can you handle this...if you got behind the controls -the RControls- that is?
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    Yep. I've flown a couple of RC jets over the years, but nothing compares to the challenge of flying RC helis, especially at today's 3D levels, i.e. backwards inverted flight or pirouetting circuits. Below is one of my speed machines. It's an Align 700 DFC inside of a BlackShark fuselage. Top speed is around 140 mph, which is slow compared to the pros with purpose built helis pushing the 180 mph threshold.

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    I know you fly RC copters and are pretty good at it. Just wanted to know if you ever made the switch to the fixed-wing variant.