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December 6th 03, 12:21 AM
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Bob McKellar wrote: Bob McKellar, who had no such option in a 172 Well, you do, but it would probably be easier to call it an ejection aircraft at that point... (Image of a small plane firing downwards, while the pilot keeps going in a straight line) -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly. 
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December 6th 03, 05:28 AM
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"Chad Irby" wrote in message m... In article , Bob McKellar wrote: Bob McKellar, who had no such option in a 172 Well, you do, but it would probably be easier to call it an ejection aircraft at that point... Actually there are parachute systems that will attach to a small aircraft like a 172 and float it gently to earth. Not sure what the weight penalty is. (Image of a small plane firing downwards, while the pilot keeps going in a straight line) -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly.
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December 6th 03, 06:01 AM
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"Leadfoot" wrote:
"Chad Irby" wrote: Well, you do, but it would probably be easier to call it an ejection aircraft at that point... Actually there are parachute systems that will attach to a small aircraft like a 172 and float it gently to earth. Not sure what the weight penalty is. Well, yeah, but that's not as much fun... (Image of a small plane firing downwards, while the pilot keeps going in a straight line) Almost certainly from Acme Industries. -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly.
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December 6th 03, 06:18 PM
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Chad Irby wrote:
"Leadfoot" wrote: "Chad Irby" wrote: Well, you do, but it would probably be easier to call it an ejection aircraft at that point... Actually there are parachute systems that will attach to a small aircraft like a 172 and float it gently to earth. Not sure what the weight penalty is. Well, yeah, but that's not as much fun... (Image of a small plane firing downwards, while the pilot keeps going in a straight line) Almost certainly from Acme Industries. ....and I'll bet that the guy who sold it had a wolfish grin?... -- -Gord.
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