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    In this AOPA article, they say that Continental will be partnering with the Big Frog Air Racing Team for 2014 and beyond. It is good to see a major manufacturer step up like that.

    Also more recent article in French here: http://translate.google.com/translat...hp%3Fbreve3307
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    Re: Big Frog Reno 2014

    Did you notice the engine company (Cont.) is owned by the Chinese.
    Lockheed Bob

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      Re: Big Frog Reno 2014

      Yep, lots of stuff is now owned by the Chinese. Off the top of my head I can think of the following:

      Glasair Aviation
      Cirrus Aircraft
      Mooney Aviation

      The Chinese also attempted to purchase Hawker Beechcraft. And of course Cessna has done a lot with China including building the now out of production 162 there.

      Back to the topic, anyone heard if they will be at PRS?
      Random Air Blog

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        Re: Big Frog Reno 2014

        I remember the crashed Big Frog NXT as needing a lot of work, including a new wing. It also tore out the horizontal didn't it? Remember that NXT was far different than a 'stock' NXT because the wing and horizontal were removable. It took a significant amount of structure to make that happen, so obviously it will need a fair amount of extra work to rebuild, beyond what a normal NXT would take.

        I guess that is the best part about composite airplanes, even though it is totaled, a lot is still good!

        Unleashed Air Racing

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          Re: Big Frog Reno 2014

          Originally posted by Dudewanarace View Post
          I remember the crashed Big Frog NXT as needing a lot of work, including a new wing. It also tore out the horizontal didn't it? Remember that NXT was far different than a 'stock' NXT because the wing and horizontal were removable. It took a significant amount of structure to make that happen, so obviously it will need a fair amount of extra work to rebuild, beyond what a normal NXT would take.

          I guess that is the best part about composite airplanes, even though it is totaled, a lot is still good!

          http://www.vcstar.com/photos/galleri...section_header

          I believe they picked up a new kit vs rebuilding what was left of the first one.

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