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WW1 era image, Russians heavy bomber Ilja Muromec is landing and two crewman standing free on the top of fuselage :P

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Thats the man! The local legend, brought from a far flung nation! 8)

Oh, I'd say its the basis of what were trying to do here in CT.

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Found a slightly clearer pic on Wikipedia. The text is all in Russian so I only linked the photo.

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a cinder block looks more aerodynamic!!!

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tom d. friedman wrote:
a cinder block looks more aerodynamic!!!


Aside from having better stall characteristics, cinder blocks are overrated. :lol:
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You can never have enough wing area!

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The purpose of the two men is simple... They ARE the Trim control. They move back, the plane moves upwards, they move forward, they trim the plane downward.

Oop, almost time to flare... So where should they be positioned? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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The plane turns, they fall off....you could'nt have paid me enuf....

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