That clearly explains this one with the skeg, but not the earlier ones without the skeg that appear to be under 76 cubic inch motors - which would imply 1961 or 1962Quote:
Originally Posted by willabee
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That clearly explains this one with the skeg, but not the earlier ones without the skeg that appear to be under 76 cubic inch motors - which would imply 1961 or 1962Quote:
Originally Posted by willabee
...this units use/viability was again "tested" in the early seventies at the X. just a guess.
Part #..... I can't find it......looked at my books..... sic..... just going to have to do with/out...….
...part # was superceded Dave, to something that looked like this...http://www.mercstuff.com/images/drive_idblackhawk.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave S
I don't think Elmer is on SF--Quote:
Originally Posted by 2us70
He is a good 'Attachment 467301friend' on FB--
He is pretty sure the only record he set is an 'altitude' record at Lake X in Dr. Lippisch's 114----
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As faras I know, Elmer Nord was chosen to be pilot. As I heard the story he got moving across the Lake and the thing took off. Elmer still brags he holds the altitude record at Lake X.Attachment 467302Quote:
Originally Posted by 2us70