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Just a bit of fun. From Baldeagle's thread here: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41269

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The Curtiss crew suddenly realise that while the extinguisher was a major obstacle to stop them winning the 2011 Wacky Races, Fifi might just not notice their subtle sabotage...

I'm sure you can do better, have at it!

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"We found that by mating the forward half of a Gnome engine with the accessory case of a Liberty, not only are we seeing cooler CHTs on climbout, but we expect to nearly double the TBO on this baby. Gary would be proud."

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Heh. Good stuff chaps.

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I'm serious! You can tow it, no problem! The four engines are fakes, it is really just a big glider.

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Hey FIFI, my battery died, can I get a buddy start?

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Ken wrote:
"We found that by mating the forward half of a Gnome engine with the accessory case of a Liberty, not only are we seeing cooler CHTs on climbout, but we expect to nearly double the TBO on this baby. Gary would be proud."

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I like that one, never got to meet Gary, but I think he'd like the pusher-




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