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Well, they'll build you a static one anyways

Posted by Jim on Wed Aug 21, 2002 06:31:27 AM

In reply top Replica 109s posted by simon king on Wed Aug 21, 2002 02:56:28 AM



Note what they say in the last paragraph. It pretty much says that if you want to fly one, build your own. I'm curious what they are using for the engine? I know that Falconer makes a V-12 for a smaller Mustang replica, but I wonder if it can be be inverted? Further, if Falconer would scale-up their V-12 and make a similar inverted model, then you'd have a step toward a solution to the warbird engine issue.

Quote from Dakota Messerschmitt page:
"...However, today's litigation and tort environment prevent us from campaigning this airplane. We will never allow a flight-worthy example, or parts destined to fly, out of our control. As we approach retirement, the possibility of creating liability tail and having some attorney view us as "deep pockets" absolutely preclude such activities. However, if there are those among you who are interested in a non-flying exhibit for display in a museum, an aviation theme park or aircraft collection, we would consider dusting off the molds to produce an example. Contact us for details."






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