"Ron" wrote in message
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On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:46:26 +0200, "Dale Harris"
wrote:


Most private airplanes use engines with archaic technology in them because
of the conservatism in the aviation industry. There\s no reason why quiet
four stroke engines with computerized fuel injection and automobile style
mufflers couldnt be used which are as quiet as an automobile
accellerating.
And with AutoGiros there's a good chance that runways and airports aren't
even needed, a PAV could land right in the street, the only thing they
would
need to do is clear all the trees.


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I agree the noise issue could be resolved pretty easily. Landing in
the street is another story. Besides tree clearance, there are myriad
local ordinances that would probably get you jailed every time you
tried it, not to mention the occasional "slicing and dicing" of the
occasional pedestrian that wanders by. ;-)

You're right, I was thinking more along the lines of special airstrips,
about 10-20m in length in every block. But paved roads could easily be used
in an emergency.



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