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Despite the similar name, the
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654:. Coulsdon, Surrey: IHS Jane's. pp. 771–2.
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227:with optional electric drive. The unbalanced
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267:over the whole upper leading edge, and the
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432:Specifications (Escapade, Rotax UL)
423:Development of the Highlander with
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401:and the 120 hp (89 kW)
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290:Operational history
252:composite materials
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139:Reality Easy Raider
98:Lanitz Escapade Two
43:ultralight aircraft
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298:airshow at
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753:15 January
707:6 February
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601:References
481:Wing area:
383:Highlander
296:Sun 'n Fun
244:propellers
133:, via the
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451:Capacity:
437:Data from
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320:Variants
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