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and ultralight aircraft. The company headquarters is located in

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.Purdy, Don: ''AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook'', page 85. BAI Communications. The company specializes in propellers for

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s used in aircraft for recreational flying and air racing.

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