Hi
I would have to disagree. Although it has an autopilot, the data is
transfered to and from the aircraft via satellite phone. Is this not
technically RC?
By your definition, you could argue that a gyro controlling the tail rotor
of a RC helicopter is not technically RC.
Takes a new slant on "ET phone home". "RC phone home"???
Paul Ferguson
Adelaide, Australia
BTW It is an Australian aircraft that is based on the wing of a F3B glider!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brett Jaffee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 3:23 PM
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> Subject: Re: [RCSE] 170 MPH?
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> It wasn't r/c except for the launch and the landing parts
> though. The
> actual crossing was totally autonomous.
>
> BTW, the same company that did the Atlantic crossing has a
> new aircraft
> which will be attempting to cross the Pacific.
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