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Old February 14th 08, 05:24 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning,rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_25_]
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Default Thielert (Diesel Engines)

David Lesher wrote in news:fp1t8e$8vr$4
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Bertie the Bunyip writes:


There's nothing made up about "No sparks, no power" I wouldn't buy one
because of this. My club was looking at one ofr a Cherokee and decided
against it because of the lack of limp home capability.


What kind of sparks does a Diesel need?





This ine has a FADEC. No electricity and you have a big weight up front.

Worse, in the twin star installation, both engines are tied to an
electrical system that can punch out both at the same time. in this case,
when the gear was retracted...

http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0...FADEC-0-a.html

Nice eh?


Bertie