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A GEE BEE goes fast enough. On larger planes the drag would be similar All cylinders are the same Bottom end is more complex so is ignition timing as the stroke is not the same in all cylinders.TBO is comparable with anything else. Reduction gear is sun and planetary Thats the best. Nev

Learn in something similar then off you go for Pt 103 or just teach yourself (which I don't recommend). With a bit of experience you'll manage it. Nev

A Cam Ring is used in most of them. Sleeve valves have their own special problems. It's a wonder they work at all. Nev.

Short crankshaft and the Big end is lightly loaded in cruise. Even length intake pipes and easier to cool and supercharge It's a completely different feel and SOUND.. Downside. A bit hard to oil scavenge. That has to be done right.. Nev

That's how it works. Nev

Great instability in the Auto world. .You'd be surprised at the other alliances out here. Nev

Sleeve valve motors have trouble cooling the heads. Nev

Chrysler isn't It. Fiat is made by Chrysler. . GM pulled out of Fiat.Nev

They have the capacity NOW. Remember when JAPAN car wasn't much..? It's ALL much more high tech now. Trouble is if you don't watch they will cut corners. There's a lot of Chinese Parts in makes you wouldn't be aware of. Anyhow, how good is a JEEP/?

It might be better to see why it's hot. The Motor is new isn't it? Check the gauge. Is the motor tight at all.? Climb at a faster speed. When the engine is shut down does it bounce off compression as it stops.. Does it have Blowby? Nev

Some Race Car engines were designed for 3,000 Kms. Big trucks for much longer. What's t he point of even a 500 hour drone engine. It could be designed for a never to be rebuilt situation saving weight and cost. Nev

China's doing alright isn't it? Nev

How's your Transfer cases going? and the rust. Nev

Aviation?? Is this an Aviation forum.? Nev

It depends on which Power range you want to work in. The Lycoming is a bit bulkier and heavier and has the camshaft over the top causing a few corrosion problems but going to the Higher Power It'd be the Lycomings mostly all the way. Nev

Yeah I know, where the Kangaroos are. Not Austria. Nev

You will just have to keep up with the Joneses space. It's not safe to stop. Deadly IF you're on a motorbike. . Nev

Certainly looks the Part with the Rotec radial in it. Nev

Clutter is when you have a lot of planes close together and radio work is in need of a bit of polishing up. Quality of signal and procedures. A lot of concern has been the cost and who should bear it, It seems that is about as cheap as it's ever going to be. Nev

They have been fiddling with this one for a long time. Clutter bother's me and you'll still need better radio work.. The current set up is not good enough. Nev

You can't just pull a TBO out of thin air.. 10 hours at full throttle would be enough for a drone . You can fit them loose so they have no chance of a bearing or piston seizing A stroke would be good enough.Nev

I do as much research as I have spare time for. For now and to the future there's a lot of uncertainty compared to the past . A few companies may find it hard to stay in the game . .. I'd rate the Continental 0- 200 as the best motor since the 50's in it's class. It was also made by Rolls Royce Under licence Probably by China now How to improve it? Put the starter ring gear behind the prop with a lightweight starter and have a Belt driven. alternator .Nev

They are all good when you're paying the premiums. What do I mean ALL. Most are run by one mob. Nev

The Average Norm and Karen don't care .It's about what's in it for ME.

Good try mph7. It's NOT France, so you have a chance.. Anglo's can be in short supply here.. Nev