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#4291351 - 08/29/16 03:31 AM Guy builds a plane to get to work ...  
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#4291353 - 08/29/16 03:45 AM Re: Guy builds a plane to get to work ... [Re: Linebacker]  
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Shaving time off his commute ?

Saves 7 minutes.


Then I guess he doesn't do any preflight or run up.
No taxi time. No pattern.
The time he hauls it from across the street has got to be more than 7 minutes.


Neat story, but I don't buy the time saving aspect.


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#4291358 - 08/29/16 04:19 AM Re: Guy builds a plane to get to work ... [Re: oldgrognard]  
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I agree with you OG.


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#4291370 - 08/29/16 05:17 AM Re: Guy builds a plane to get to work ... [Re: Linebacker]  
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But OG, he flies to work...that cool factor is worth it even if it took an EXTRA seven minutes.


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#4291403 - 08/29/16 10:38 AM Re: Guy builds a plane to get to work ... [Re: Linebacker]  
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Weelllllll yeaahhhhhh, it´s a nice little story, but 7 minutes?
1 attach wings
2 drag to field
3 fly (THIS is the only time saving bit that I can see)
4 Land
5 Drag to car park
6 Piss off all your mates by taking up 7 car spaces.

Yeah, it´s a nice story but....

Thanks for posting LB thumbsup


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#4291440 - 08/29/16 12:58 PM Re: Guy builds a plane to get to work ... [Re: Linebacker]  
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Frantisek. I wonder if he's related...
(points if you don't have to google to
know the reference).

#4291453 - 08/29/16 01:59 PM Re: Guy builds a plane to get to work ... [Re: Linebacker]  
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Lets be honest here, he built it because he wanted to, the commute time was an excuse for the wife. biggrin


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#4291469 - 08/29/16 02:39 PM Re: Guy builds a plane to get to work ... [Re: Linebacker]  
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Yeah, it takes me half an hour to go 20 miles, and while it would be faster if I could fly a helo right there and back (plenty of room in the parking lot here, but not really at home), I don't think it's feasible in all weather conditions and certainly not from cost.




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#4291471 - 08/29/16 02:41 PM Re: Guy builds a plane to get to work ... [Re: Linebacker]  
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Guys you're all missing the point. If you think the point was to save 7 minutes think again smile


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#4291473 - 08/29/16 02:45 PM Re: Guy builds a plane to get to work ... [Re: Linebacker]  
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Oh...so he just REALLY hates driving.




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