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Old June 19th 04, 08:23 PM
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From: Dennis Fetters
Date: 6/19/2004 11:49 AM Central Daylight Time
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Cy Galley wrote:
I sincerely doubt that an engine with the same power to weight ratio as a
diesel truck engine whether it be a 2 or 4 cycle could be made to fly. They
are very heavy. That is how they get their reliability and longevity.



Sure. Really big wings.


Yes, you can scale up a P-51 about 700%. Be the first kid on your block with a
P-51 that can carry 4 adults in comfort.

Dan, U. S. Air Force, retired