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U-2-looking bird with prop? What the heck is this plane?

Mon Sep 14, 2015 2:57 pm

Okay, clearly not a U2, but the overhead shot reminds me of one in a way...
Anyone have a clue of what type this is? Spotted at Van Nuys, CA airport:
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No markings seen at all on this oblique view:
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Re: U-2-looking bird with prop? What the heck is this plane?

Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:18 pm

Looks like one of them there power gliders which is what a U2 is.

Re: U-2-looking bird with prop? What the heck is this plane?

Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:26 pm

It's one of the (Austrian?) Grob G520s. It was at last year's Farnborough display.

Re: U-2-looking bird with prop? What the heck is this plane?

Wed Sep 16, 2015 12:10 pm

Sure looks like it. Thanks!
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