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May 21, 2010, 09:24 PM
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United States, CO, Boulder
Joined Jan 2006
259 Posts
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Buxton 445 mph! New world record
Just got a text, unconfirmed, BUT John Buxton just sent text to me and I THINK but isn't confirmed , went 445mph....this was sent to me 15 minutes ago.....waiting to hear details
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May 21, 2010, 09:36 PM
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United States, CO, Boulder
Joined Jan 2006
259 Posts
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New world record!
IT IS CONFIRMED!!!!!I just spoke to John....he flew a stock fully moded KINETIC 100 to this new almost absurd speed.
Witness was Marlan and Chris Bosley to name a few. Wind was 55mph and very smooth at lake Isebella. 72 degrees and perfect conditions. Personally I love that a production model designed by Spencer, and manufactured by his own relationships , has achieved such a feat! All of us that know John Buxton l, can enjoy and share his most amazing success!!!!!! We all knew he'd get there, but now he has! Certainly from the soaring community in general , and the DS community specifically CONGRATULATIONS. And of course to share this sucess with Spencer who has brought such a fine model for all to have access to.......it's all amazing! Skip Miller |
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May 21, 2010, 09:53 PM
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gold coast australia
Joined Aug 2008
3,688 Posts
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Holy
 , well done john, got to love your flyin style low and fast!!!!!!Hope there's a vid ???????? Tim |
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May 21, 2010, 09:54 PM
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Lakewood, Colorado
Joined Aug 2002
25,401 Posts
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Simply amazing! Congrats John.
When will the madness ever end?  I was looking at the wind info for the day for that nearby Weldon weather station showing wind from about 250 degrees, steady 20 and gusting over 30 (and figured it must be 50+ on the ridge, and my thought was "If there's anyone there to fly it with the right plane, they're going to go 400+ today". ian |
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Last edited by Daemon; May 22, 2010 at 01:37 PM.
Reason: Adding some info for John
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May 21, 2010, 09:56 PM
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SF Valley Ca.
Joined Mar 2009
56 Posts
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Way to go, good job John, Rene.....
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May 21, 2010, 09:56 PM
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Cerritos, CA
Joined Nov 2004
141 Posts
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That's greater than mach 0.6!
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May 21, 2010, 10:09 PM
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USA
Joined Sep 2008
2,456 Posts
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Speed of sound at Weldon's altitude is ~750mph.
445mph / 750 = Mach .593333 Congratulations John! That is absolutely insane. I knew you the thumbs in you to push the limit! |
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May 21, 2010, 10:16 PM
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Boulder Colorado
Joined Nov 2005
5,130 Posts
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congrats John,,its about time bro,,you have been working for it so long,,congrats bro..
I knew you and weldon had it as well.. waaaa whoooo. Nick |
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May 21, 2010, 10:20 PM
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San Diego
Joined Apr 2003
4,275 Posts
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Nice work JB, and congrats to Spencer for his design
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May 21, 2010, 10:28 PM
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So Cal
Joined May 2008
2,597 Posts
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Way to go John.
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May 21, 2010, 10:29 PM
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Byron Bay, Australia
Joined Feb 2006
2,810 Posts
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Incredible! I love the way the WR goes up in huge steps lately. Way to go John. JW says on Lift Ticket that Mach 0.6 is possible. Truly amazing plane and skills. Congratulations!!!
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May 21, 2010, 10:38 PM
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Golden, Colorado
Joined Mar 2008
1,075 Posts
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Unreal! Great work John! Can't wait to hear more details. Congrats!!!!
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May 21, 2010, 10:50 PM
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Louisville, Colorado
Joined Nov 2003
769 Posts
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Congrats John!!! Great work
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May 21, 2010, 10:59 PM
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Australia
Joined Sep 2008
2,253 Posts
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WOW Congrats for an amazing effort. !!!!! when will it stop ??
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May 21, 2010, 11:02 PM
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KORUMBURRA IN THE BOONDOCS
Joined Jan 2006
4,738 Posts
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Congrates John well done
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