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11-Pound Model Plane Vs. The Atlantic, Again

Posted by timothy on from the admirable-hobby dept.

Luap Nanreffeh writes "Last year, (/. Story 1, /. story 2) Maynard Hill and some retired NASA buddies tried to set a record for flying a model aeroplane across the atlantic ocean (from Newfoundland to Ireland). Their plan, using GPS, onboard controllers, and a gallon of gas, would have been the first to cross the Atlantic under FAI rules. They didn't have much luck last year, but now they're at it again. The first launch should be tonight."

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  1. Big deal... by zx-6e · · Score: 0, Troll

    Bah, a plane is easy. I want them to try to fly a model helicoptor across the big pond...

  2. bah, simple to do. by SubtleNuance · · Score: 0, Troll

    I thought anyone with a few bucks and a few days could do that kinda thing no problem? Why would a bunch of retired NASA guys be wasting there time with this? Geeze, a self-directed, small plane capable of flying the atlantic is *sooo simple*. one could even be built to carry reasonable payload of some kind if one wished.

  3. shoot it down by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    these nerds need to be taught a lesson