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Old April 28th 21, 10:06 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
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On 4/28/2021 10:31 AM, Dan Marotta wrote:
Yep, and wears out quicker.

Dan
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On 4/27/21 4:48 PM, waremark wrote:
cold engine develops more power.


The typical self-launcher puts maybe 5-10 hours a year on the engine. If it only
lasts 200 hours before a major overall, that's 20 to 40 years! The Stemme is
usual for a self-launcher because it's also a good airplane, and 200 hours might
be only two or three years.

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