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Old March 4th 13, 04:32 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default VTOL version of the Sparrow Hawk?

On Saturday, March 2, 2013 9:32:03 PM UTC-7, GM wrote:
http://www.jobyaviation.com/home

Anyone having more details on this one?

GM


How would you take off or land in a 20kt wind? Think about the scenarios and wing angle of attack for higher wind speeds.. Just sitting on the ground the wing is a big sail...
 




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