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High school kids building a flight sim from a recycled Piper Cub fuselage. Cockpit done, working on software. Help us make it happen!
383 backers pledged $11,578 to help bring this project to life.
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    Pledge US$ 10 or more About CA$ 13

    Take the Viper with you! We'll send you a phone ringtone of the Viper music we're using for the Maker Faire, and a screen saver of the Viper plane doing a test-flight 360.

    PLUS- your name goes on our Kickstarter Founder's wall on our site: The-Viper.org

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    Pledge US$ 25 or more About CA$ 33

    Get your Viper pilot's credentials: We'll make you a personalized anodized aluminum 2012 Viper Team dog tag and give you DVD access to behind-the-scenes footage & photos from the team's build sessions. We'll also send the screen saver and ring tones.

    PLUS- your name goes on our Kickstarter Founder's wall on our site: The-Viper.org

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    Pledge US$ 50 or more About CA$ 65

    MAKE-it-yourself! Along with the Pilot's dog tag and behind-the-scenes DVD, we'll send you a Make-it-yourself guide to building your own Viper. Use the instructions to create either the full-sized version or the Lego model prototype. The guide will include schematics, parts lists, videos and how-to interviews with the crew on designing and building the software, the mechanical components, and the electrical systems. Please include $10 extra for international deliveries.

    PLUS-- your name goes on the Kickstarter Founder's wall on our site.

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    Pledge US$ 100 or more About CA$ 129

    Fly your Viper colors! We'll send you an official Viper team t-shirt (signed by all team members, if you like). Wear it while perusing your MAKE-it-yourself guide and the behind-the-scenes footage. PLUS we'll inscribe your name on the inside wall of the flight simulator as a Kickstarter supporter!

    Of course, your name goes on the Viper Team Kickstarter Founder's wall on our site as well.

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    Pledge US$ 250 or more About CA$ 322

    Experience the Viper Up Close!
    We'll provide a ticket to Visit Bay Area Maker Faire for a personal backstage tour of the Viper. We'll take a photo of you in the flight simulator, and send this to you along with the MAKE-it-yourself guide, the t-shirt and the other rewards.

    Of course, your name goes on the Viper Team Kickstarter Founder's wall with our extreme thanks!!

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    Pledge US$ 500 or more About CA$ 643

    Get a personalized experience at the Viper VIP Pilot's Lounge! You and a guest will join us for the Viper Team sponsor's reception at Maker Faire Bay Area. You'll enjoy delicious snacks, while getting a personalized backstage tour and special access to the flight simulator. We'll create a customized video of your Viper experience, and send it to you after the event, along with the other rewards.

    As a key sponsor, your name will appear on the team flight suits and will be inscribed inside the plane as a supporter.

    This experience includes two Maker Faire tickets, and recognition on the Kickstarter Founder's wall on our site. Thanks for your awesome support. You ROCK!

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    Pledge US$ 1,000 or more About CA$ 1,286

    Share the VIP Viper experience with your friends!

    After the Maker Faire, we will create a special Viper experience at your location in the Bay Area. (50 mile radius of SF) We'll create a special photo opportunity and immersive experience for you and your friends. Wear the flight suits, helmets and gear, and we'll create a personalized video of the experience.

    Of course, we'll include your name on the team's flight suits for Maker Faire and on the inside of the plane. And we'll send you the previous rewards.

    Thanks for your AMAZING support!

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