RE: 2009 Athens Model Aircraft Club Fun Fly (Georgia)
[b]The fun fly this weekend is cancelled, the field is under water and it will take a week or so to dry it out.[/b][size=6][/size]
Posted on: 10/14/2009 10:06 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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2009 Athens Model Aircraft Club Fun Fly (Georgia)
[b]The fun fly this weekend is cancelled, the field is under water and it will take a week or so to dry it out.[/b][size=6][/size][color=#990000][/color] Our club is holding it's 2009 fun fly, details are below. For those coming to the huckfect the following weekend in Atlanta, stop on by and do some flying. Below are pictures of the field, plenty of wide open space, any type aircraft welcomed. ......... [b]When:[/b] Saturday, October 17, 2009 ( Rain Day : Sunday, October 18, 2009 ) Time: 8am - Dark AMA Required To Fly Pilot Fee: $10 Spectators are Free - Bring a Chair Hotdogs, Chips and Drinks will be available Club will be holding a raffle for great prizes Pilots Please RSVP by emailing: rjszabo@bellsouth.net [b]Directions:[/b] Our field is located off of State Route 15, 15 miles south of Athens and 14 miles north of Greensboro. Turn onto the first side road north of the Oconee river bridge, at the sign for the Curtis Sand Company. Follow this dirt road for 3/4 mile, we are at the second right-hand turn. If you have a GPS receiver, we are at N 33 42.778, W 83 18.356.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 10:06 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: 2009 Athens Model Aircraft Club Fun Fly (Georgia)
[quote]ORIGINAL: jclittle What about non-members, can they fly? I'll bring my foamie... [/quote] You can fly my YAK, or my Cub.... Hope to see you there..
Posted on: 10/11/2009 8:32 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: 2009 Athens Model Aircraft Club Fun Fly (Georgia)
Weather looking good for the fun fly this Saturday, no rain so far... http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USGA0607?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared
Posted on: 10/11/2009 7:44 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: 2009 Athens Model Aircraft Club Fun Fly (Georgia)
TTT
Posted on: 10/7/2009 12:11 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: New JR 11X ZERO
From what I've heard, this is all new, and the 2.4 is FHSS like futaba, not the spektrum crap.
Posted on: 10/2/2009 11:25 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Best Servo Reverser
I have used these in the past with no problems. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EXRA325
Posted on: 10/1/2009 2:14 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Hostetler Stinson SR 10 Build - 2008
I used this one - Robart Part #657L But would have rather had this model - Robart Part #657 Robart was out of stock when I ordered mine. Either one is fine though. http://robart.com/retracts/tailfix.aspx Those that want to see a video of someone who built one with my exact paint scheme can go here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDuTnzOwjQs&feature=player_embedded#t=216
Posted on: 9/30/2009 10:33 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: World Models 1/3 Super Cub
[quote]ORIGINAL: ZeroDave Pm sent [/quote] Replied..
Posted on: 9/30/2009 10:21 AM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Winning explanations to wives for “WHAT we have another airplane?�
[quote]ORIGINAL: oldvet70 Been married 31 years myself and never had to explain anything I bought nor has my wife. This question gets asked a lot in these forums and it always amuses me that people are looking for some tale to tell. Talk to your wife. Tell her the truth and listen to her opinion. Failing that you might want to consider if you married the right person. If your not up front about what you are doing how will she trust that anything you do or tell her is the truth. Just a little something to think about. [/quote] Been married for 5 and never have I had to explain anything either. If you are having to explain things to your wife, you are either A. scared or B. are giving your hobby more attention than you do her. :)
Posted on: 9/28/2009 3:14 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: World Models 1/3 Super Cub
I have a set of 1/3 Scale WM supercub gear for sale. These were made by Carl Swenson - See attached photos. The gear cost $200, I'll sell for $150/shipped
Posted on: 9/28/2009 11:53 AM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: AWESOME FEJ F-100
[quote]ORIGINAL: sandslx I would like to meet the guy who sculpted the master and take him to lense crafters and buy him a new pair of glasses. This is the most unscale attempt I have ever seen in a jet. Not only is the shape and out line hiddeous.....those man hole sized rivets made me vomit in my mouth. Justin Sands BVM rep Team JR/Horizon [/quote] OMG!!! OMG!! IT'S NOT SCALE>>>IT'S NOT SCALE!! You guys make me laugh out loud...really!! I laughed out loud at your reply..
Posted on: 9/22/2009 10:19 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What happened on your birth date?
1972 - What happened in 1972 ? January 1972 Tuesday 04: Rose Heilbron becomes the first woman judge to sit at the Old Bailey in London. Wednesday 05: President of the United States Richard Nixon orders the development of a space shuttle program. Tuesday 11: East Pakistan becomes Bangladesh. Friday 14: Sanford & Son premieres on NBC. Monday 24: Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese soldier, is discovered on Guam. » January 1972 February 1972 Wednesday 02: British embassy in Dublin destroyed in protest over Bloody Sunday Thursday 03: The first Winter Olympics to be held in Asia open in Sapporo, Japan. Thursday 17: Sales of the Volkswagen Beetle model exceed those of Ford Model-T. Friday 25: Terrorism: Germany gives $5 million to an Arab terrorist as ransom for the passengers and crew of a hijacked jumbo jet. Tuesday 29: Hank Aaron becomes the first player in the history of Major League Baseball to sign a $200,000 contract. » February 1972 March 1972 Wednesday 08: The Goodyear blimp flies for the first time. Thursday 16: The first building of the Pruitt-Igoe housing complex is demolished. Sunday 19: India and Bangladesh sign a friendship treaty. Friday 24: The United Kingdom imposes "Direct Rule" over Northern Ireland. Thursday 30: Vietnam War: The Eastertide Offensive begins after North Vietnamese forces cross into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) of South Vietnam. » March 1972 April 1972 Sunday 02: North Vietnamese soldiers of the 304th Division take the northern half of Quang Tri Province. Monday 03: The first ever Mobile phone call is placed by Martin Cooper, in New York City Thursday 06: The first day of clear weather in three days allows American forces to start sustained air strikes and naval bombardments. Sunday 16: Vietnam War: Nguyen Hue Offensive – Prompted by the North Vietnamese offensive, the United States resumes bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong. Thursday 27: Constructive Vote of No Confidence against German Chancellor Willy Brandt fails under obscure circumstances. » April 1972 May 1972 Monday 01: Vietnam War: Easter Offensive – North Vietnamese troops capture Quang Tri City, effectively giving them control Quang Tri Province. Friday 12: The Rolling Stones release Exile On Main Street, often considered their best album. Friday 26: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. Tuesday 30: In Tel Aviv, members of the Japanese Red Army carry out the Lod Airport Massacre, killing 24 people and injuring 78 others. Wednesday 31: AFC Ajax Wins the Europecup 1 (UEFA Champions League) for the 2nd time in a row, making it their 2nd » May 1972 June 1972 Tuesday 06: David Bowie releases the classic album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Friday 16: Largest single-site hydro-electric power project starts at Churchill Falls Newfoundland Saturday 17: Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burglarizing the offices of the Democratic National Committee, in an attempt by some members of the Republican party to illegally wiretap the opposition. Friday 23: Watergate Scandal: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and White House chief of staff H. R. Haldeman are taped talking about using the Central Intelligence Agency to obstruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation into the Watergate break-ins. Tuesday 27: ATARI is established by Nolan Bushnell. » June 1972 July 1972 Saturday 01: Andreas Baader, Jan-Carl Raspe and Holger Meins of the Red Army Faction are captured in Frankfurt after a shootout with the police. Thursday 13: The United States Democratic Party nominates George McGovern for president at its convention in Miami Beach, Florida but, because of an impassioned platform dispute, McGovern does not give his acceptance speech until the early morning hours of the 14th. Thursday 20: The cabinet of Prime Minister of the Netherlands Barend Biesheuvel resign in a dispute over the budget. Sunday 23: The United States launches Landsat 1, first Earth-resources satellite. » July 1972 August 1972 Thursday 03: U.S. Senate ratifies the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. Friday 11: Last United States ground combat unit departs South Vietnam Monday 14: An East German Ilyushin Il-62 crashes during takeoff from East Berlin, killing 156 Wednesday 16: The Royal Moroccan Air Force mistakenly fires upon, but fails to bring down, Hassan II of Morocco's plane while he is traveling back to Rabat. Tuesday 22: Rhodesia is expelled by the IOC for its racist policies » August 1972 September 1972 Friday 01: In Reykjavík, Iceland, American Bobby Fischer beats Russian Boris Spassky and becomes the world chess champion. Tuesday 05: Munich Massacre: A Palestinian terrorist group called "Black September" attack Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Games. Monday 11: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) in America begins regular service. Thursday 21: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos issues Proclamation No. 1081 placing the entire country under martial law. Thursday 28: Paul Henderson scores The Goal to win the Canada/USSR (ice hockey) "Summit Series". » September 1972 October 1972 Thursday 12: En route to her station in the Gulf of Tonkin, a racial brawl involving more than 100 sailors breaks out aboard the United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk Friday 13: Andes flight disaster: Fairchild passenger plane transporting a rugby team crashes in Andes. They are found alive December 20 but they have had to resort to cannibalism to survive, as chronicled in the 1993 film '. Monday 16: Rainbow, a British television programme for children, debuts. Sunday 22: Vietnam War: In Saigon, Henry Kissinger and South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu meet to discuss a proposed cease-fire that had been worked out between Americans and North Vietnamese in Paris. Thieu rejects the proposal and accused the United States of conspiring to undermine his regime Monday 30: US President Richard Nixon approves legislation to increase Social Security spending by US$5.3 billion. » October 1972 November 1972 Tuesday 07: U.S. presidential election, 1972: Republican Party (United States) incumbent Richard Nixon defeats Democratic Senator George McGovern. Friday 10: Southern Airways Flight 49 from Birmingham is hijacked and, at one point, is threatened with crashing into the nuclear installation at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. After two days, the plane lands in Havana, Cuba, where the hijackers are jailed by Fidel Castro. Saturday 11: The United States Army turns over the massive Long Binh military base to South Vietnam. Wednesday 22: Vietnam War: The United States loses its first B-52 Stratofortress of the war. Thursday 30: Vietnam War: White House Press Secretary Ron Ziegler tells the press that there will be no more public announcements concerning American troop withdrawals from Vietnam due to the fact that troop levels are now down to 27,000. » November 1972 December 1972 Thursday 07: Apollo 17, the last Apollo moon mission, is launched. The crew take The Blue Marble image as they leave the Earth. Sunday 10: Professional Wrestler Ric Flair has his first match against against George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski. It was a 10 minute draw. Monday 11: Apollo 17 became the sixth and last mission to date to land on the ]. Friday 29: An Eastern Airlines Lockheed Tristar crashed on approach to Miami International Airport, Florida, killing 101 Saturday 30: Vietnam War: The US halts heavy bombing of North Vietnam.
Posted on: 9/16/2009 3:59 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: 2.4 GHz Weatronics, PPM or PCM?
I'm now running three 35% airplanes on the 10ch RX and since May when I upgraded, there have been no issues, works like advertised. Thanks Weatronic!! Keeping my JR 10x and have 2.4 FHSS is so NICE!!
Posted on: 8/23/2009 10:49 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: *Help me locate stolen jet!*Seeking buyer of AD F-16/p-120 in May from Orlando, FL hobby shop
How the hell could the hobby shop have no record of who bought the airplane? This whole thing stinks. Hope you get your plane back.
Posted on: 7/25/2009 11:12 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: World Models 1/3 Super Cub
Anyone got a source for scale gear? Robart claims that their 1/3 scale gear won't fit, but I think it could be modified. All of the other gear builders are no longer making the gear.
Posted on: 7/9/2009 11:40 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: World Models 1/3 Super Cub
Would a DA-85 fit well in the cowl? How much of the bottom of the cowl would have to be cut out? I figure a DA-85 and pitts muffler would be a good fit, has anyone done this? If so, could you post pictures.
Posted on: 7/7/2009 3:20 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Sig Rascal 110
Anyone have an extra Rascal 110 new in box they would want to sell? Sig is not going to have them back in stock for a few months and I would like one before then. I'll pay extra!!.. :)
Posted on: 7/6/2009 4:46 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: They have sunk to new lows....Chris Chianelli would turn in his grave...
Everyone responding with negative comments must be so set in your ways, not willing to embrace change and trying to live in the past. Some guy dies and you expect the show to be the same? The fact that they showed bloopers at the end, tells me that they know exactly what they are producing and not hiding a thing. Get over it.. Move on.. Change is good.. Well not all change.. :)
Posted on: 7/6/2009 12:57 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Going to YS, I'm done with Saito
[quote]ORIGINAL: Raman I have a Saito 100 with my H-9 Corsair. It's my first Saito and I don't have kind words for this motor. Motor has between 15 - 20 tanks through it. It either dies at idle or the plane walks. The airfield I attend is filled with Saito user and each with their own set of advices. Glow plug is fine, fuel is Power Master 20/20, fresh can. 1. Prop: I started out with a 15 x8 prop, down to a 14 x 6 and and now a 13 x 6 still dies at idle or walks 2. Advised to taxi with glow attached and remove right before flight. Plane flew but on low speed pass dead sticked. 3. Advised to put weight on tail wheel, taxi and remove and fly. He said Saito's aren't to Taxi, Horizon even advises to put it on run way and fly it 4. Lower tank: Since motor is not pumped, fuel is syphoning into carb and choking it. Lower tank to resolve issue. 5. Install motor up right.. again because it is not pumped carb being choked. 6. On board glow I've given this motor plenty of chances, this is over 6 weeks. Too much effort for one motor. So I'm done! I am going to get a YS. I know they can be fickle to tune, but two of my friends are expert tuners on YS, so I'm not worried. Size wise the YS 110 is about the same, but I'm afraid it may have too much power for my Corsair. I've heard that the YS 63 has almost the same power at the 100. Please advise. [/quote] The YS 63 does not have the same power as the 110, I've owned their entire line. If you are having troubles tuning your Saito, just wait till you have a problem with a YS, it can be equally if not more frustrating. My suggestion would be to work the problem with your Saito, it can be fixed.
Posted on: 6/27/2009 12:18 AM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Hostetler Stinson SR 10 Build - 2008
that time. I was joking with Mokken that this keeps the model on about the same time line... another delay... to replicate what Mokken has done... study the paint system and as the paint for it comes with the model... as progress is made as it seems that even though it was Mokken's thread, it is the same model... of Mokken's work, ideas and direction to the finish. He's obviously studied a lot and pulled
Posted on: 6/24/2009 1:08 AM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Hostetler Stinson SR 10 Build - 2008
Well RCU user dumorian will be acquiring the Stinson in the coming weeks. He has mentioned that he plans on continuing this thread with the progress he makes in finishing the job I started. Thanks again to everyone who has helped me throughout this build and I look forward to the day of the maiden.
Posted on: 6/23/2009 11:05 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Hostetler Stinson SR 10 Build - 2008
Small update - Please look at the post above this one.
Posted on: 6/23/2009 11:05 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 2.4 GHz Weatronics, PPM or PCM?
[quote]ORIGINAL: lov2flyrc [quote]ORIGINAL: Mokken [quote]ORIGINAL: lov2flyrc Gordon, Pardon me for asking, perhaps I am missing something.... How exactly are you limited in function by not be able to use ports 9 and 17 off channel 1?? Why couldnt you just use any of the other 17 ports offered for your lights (or whatever you desired to run in conjuction)? Perhaps it's me, but I fail to see
Posted on: 6/18/2009 10:06 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2.4 GHz Weatronics, PPM or PCM?
[quote]ORIGINAL: lov2flyrc Gordon, Pardon me for asking, perhaps I am missing something.... How exactly are you limited in function by not be able to use ports 9 and 17 off channel 1?? Why couldnt you just use any of the other 17 ports offered for your lights (or whatever you desired to run in conjuction)? Perhaps it's me, but I fail to see the problem, you literally have a multitude of other ports to choose from?! Personally, I just do get where your coming from.... [/quote] From what I gather from reading both his posts and Gerhard's reply, this is not something new with him. If I had to guess it's the 'I want it this way, why can't I" kind of mentality, one of the many parts of our wonderful hobby. :) You can't please 100% of your customers 100% of the time.
Posted on: 6/18/2009 9:38 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2.4 GHz Weatronics, PPM or PCM?
[quote]ORIGINAL: tothemax Do you have 10 operational channels with this configuration?( 10X + 10 ch DR receiver ) Thanks [/quote] Yes, I have all 10ch's available. Gerhard at Joe Nall told me that if I bought the 12ch, I could use the other two ch's on the RX with my 10x, as on/off, for lights or something else that did not require a digital ch. Really cool stuff with Weatronic.
Posted on: 6/18/2009 4:53 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2.4 GHz Weatronics, PPM or PCM?
I don't believe there is a manual out yet that explains everything. If you want to download the giga software and see what all is there, just register and then you can download it. Again, you have to register to see the additional downloads. http://www.weatronic-usa.com/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=31
Posted on: 6/17/2009 5:57 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2.4 GHz Weatronics, PPM or PCM?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gordon Mc [quote]ORIGINAL: Mokken Attached are some photos and I'll be happy to answer any questions. [/quote] Ok, since you offered [;)] How's the TX balance changed (if at all), for neckstrap users ? How much extra power does the RX consume, in order to achieve the bidirectional comms ? [/quote] The transmitter feels fine, I use a strap as well. Only thing I'm
Posted on: 6/17/2009 1:02 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 2.4 GHz Weatronics, PPM or PCM?
I've been running the Weatronic 2.4 system for a month now. I have a JR10x which I converted, have one 10ch micro rx in my 2.6m YAK and an 8ch micro rx in my Eratix. Weatronic will be releasing smaller rx's in the near future. I'm no expert on this by any means, but I can tell you I've not had a single problem with this system. The programming is amazing, and the telemetry you get back for each flight is very valuable, everything from TX voltage, RX voltage, RX temp, and all other flight telemetry options are saved each second the TX is turned on, and saved to a micro SD card in the module. There is even a spectrum analyzer built in with the software so you can monitor what's going on at your field, of course you need a laptop to do so. So many other options for programming, of course you can keep the programming in your radio as it and not use the software. From what Gerhard told me at Joe Nall, they have a setup for just about every radio and yes it uses the PPM mode, PCM at least on my 10x causes the servos to jitter and glitch, but PPM works fine, as it was designed. I'm glad I waited. I paid $289 for the module and 10ch rx, and $128 for the 8ch rx. Attached are some photos and I'll be happy to answer any questions.
Posted on: 6/17/2009 10:57 AM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: eBay gave me a free LST2!
DanMacMurray has nothing better to do. If Duane0150 is the seller, and if he had a problem because his PayPal account was debted, then I could understand, but he's never said so. Want to blame someone, blame eBay for having a stupid policy. SOOOOOOOOOOOO I don't what the problem is.. :) Like I said before, he should have never posted a thing about it. Want to blame someone, blame eBay for having a stupid policy. And DanMacMurray is a putz!! :)
Posted on: 6/6/2009 11:55 PM by Author "Mokken" in the forum "Losi Monster Trucks"
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