High-altitude test bed
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Centurion is a 1/4 scale ultralight model aircraft created by the AeroVironment Inc. Design Development Center under NASA's sponsorship. The model, which has a 62.5 foot wing span, is a precursor for a full-scale, solar-powered version for meteorological purposes.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1997
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In-flight flying
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Modeller Claudio Marcotulli maintains that his attempt to fly beside his sailplane El Chuti was a wonderful experience. Marcotulli organized a team of paragliders descending with the sailplane and there were no problems encountered during the flight.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998
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USRA World Championships
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The 1998 Unlimited Scale Racing Assn (USRA) World Championship Air Race was held in Jean, NV. Giant-scale model airplanes competed in six classes that include Experimental, Unlimited, AT-6, Formula One, Thompson Trophy and Biplane.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1999
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