Boils down to my project and whatever makes me happy G

See........ Dick is a dick.


"Dick" wrote in message
...
I don't know if you're pulling my leg or not,but..

some reasons a

Running the engine gives a lot of personal satisfaction; debugging the
instrumentation and operating parameters as actually connected to the
planes
panel and not on a test stand; something to do while awaiting parts,
whatever; can figure out exhaust and mufflers layout; can figure out
cowling
fit; can solve any heating/cooling problems; etc, etc..

"guynoir" wrote in message
...
I still don't understand why you want to break in an engine on a
non-flying
aircraft. What's the point? You're going to have to finish putting the
aircraft together anyway, and it will probably be days, weeks or months
between the assembly and actual airworthiness. Why not run the engine
then?

Dick wrote:
Midget Mustang, single seater experimental.

There are 2 other planes crammed into the hanger and having wings
installed is not an option at this time. The builders on the field have
broke-in engines on a fuselage without wings several times previously.
Safety of course is most important. I find builders innovative and
some,
basically cheap (myself).
Hence the 2x4 approach. Although my stand has no duct tape, we did race
a
formula Vee back in the 60's and sometimes used duct tape for securing
body skin at 95-100 mph..



--
John Kimmel


Naturally, these humorous remarks are all entirely my own opinion, based
solely
on rumor, supposition, innuendo and damned lies, and should be
interpreted
in a
spirit of fun. My memory is faulty, also.