facthunter

I wonder if any of the top RAAus people have either. THEY pretty much ALL did when the AUF became the RAAus..Nev

Maybe he hasn't flown a Thruster or Drifter and doesn't know what he's missing out on. Nev

In the 60's the DH82 Was removed from being classified as an initial training aircraft. You could still teach spins aeros and t/w endorsements. Nev

The VC 10 was called the "IRON DUCK". Nev

The feel of the Plane, It's controllability, look and sound are all part of the aura. IF you're aim is to get to places and back ON TIME use a Jet and even they are delayed by weather sometimes.. Nev

RAAus Certificate is NOT a licence either. Nev

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/?