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Old 09-19-2007, 08:28 PM   #25 (permalink)
fredmidgett
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Default Re: RJ Gritter makes history with Hempel-style One-Wing KE landing

I say hang it on your wall as a momento of one of the all time greatest saves in RC history. It's one thing to hear about a legend like Bill Hempel doing it. Or to pull it off on a simulator after a few trys. But to be faced with that and keep your cool and bring it in like that is just unreal. Most of us (well at least me anyway) would be what-iffing about now, wishing I could have been able to react quick enough to save the plane like RJ did. I mean watch the video. He never even misses a beat. It looks totally in control the whole time. The only one nervous if RJ's Mom. ;-) Still can't believe I was there and saw it happen.

RJ I have a feeling that as this circulates someone is going to step forward and pony up a plane for a guy with your skills and cool to fly. If not I'll try to work out something with you. I know I'd be proud to see a great big "Higher Plane" logo on the underside of any plane you're flying. ;-) Fred
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