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Old August 9th 04, 05:15 PM
Paul Sengupta
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"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message
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Stefan wrote:

Effective mufflers already exist, three or
four blade props already exist, and it make a huge difference without
any negative side effect.


They reduce power, add drag, weigh more, and are very expensive. I call

those *big*
negative side effects.


http://www.newpiper.com/FlyerArticleMarch04.pdf

Have a read of the section "Quieter Warrior".

The "expensive" bit is right though!

Paul


 




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