The Flight of the Phoenix
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In 1851, Henson and Stringfellow
built a rubber-powered model...

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...that flew 600 meters
before encountering an obstruction.

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Aerofoil surfaces, lift
and drag coefficients...

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...weight-thrust equations and
the whole pattern of modern aviation...

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...originates from right there.
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Well, where is he?
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I'll go and get him.
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Here he is.
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Our friend Dorfmann's a bit impatient.
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In 1851, Henson and Stringfellow...
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...built a rubber-powered
m- model aircraft...

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...that flew 600 meters
before encountering an obstruction.

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Did you kn-know that, M-Mr. Towns?
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That's great.
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No, not great, but significant.
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You understand, those are
the only cartridges we have.

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If you fail with them
my work has been wasted.

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The moment the engine fires,
throttle back.

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Too much unnecessary vibration
could shake the structure to pieces.

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Vibration must be kept to a minimum.

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