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Old 10-07-2011, 08:07 PM   #6 (permalink)
Big Dave
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I always thought this would be a good idea for driveaway operators.

They get to their destination and rarely ever get backhauls, so they put up an aerocap as described and drive back economically.

The trick is it has to go up quick & easy - in a driving rainstorm.
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