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From: ntaib@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Nur Iskandar Taib)
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Subject: Re: Pods on C-123?
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Date: 16 Oct 90 01:07:32 GMT
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From: ntaib@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Nur Iskandar Taib)
>Those were Helio Couriers.  The Stallion was a turboprop derivative of the
>courier.

Ever see a Helio Courier fly? They had one at the local
airshow. The thing would take off in about 3 or 4 plane 
legths and proceed to almost hover (there was a 15-20mph
wind.. the thing flies at 30 mph). The pilot would make 
turns within 3 or 4 wingspans. Amazing airplane.

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