"Richard Isakson" wrote in message
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"Anthony W" wrote ...

If I were a much shorter (not to mention thiner) man, I would build a
Mitchell U2 with a 4 pack of those tiny turbines. It would take the
record and look like the space shuttle from behind. ;o)

There's already been a turbine powered Mitchell wing.

Rich



Well, the piston version hasn't done too bad:

Record Task: Altitude (Without Payload)

Start City: Colorado Springs, CO
Finish City:
Performance: 25942 feet (7907 meters)
Class, Subclass, Classification, Group: C, C-1, a/o, I (Piston)
Record Holder(s):
Richard J. Rowley

Date of record: 9/17/1983
Aircraft Make and Model: Mitchell U-2 Superwing
Engine Make and Model: Cuyuna 430D



Al G