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Frederick Moreno <frederickmoreno@bigpond.com> wrote:

>Fred,
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>I think you just said that there can never be a new aviation piston engine
>because the test fleet would be too small.
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>Therefore, if you don't like the tested piston alternatives out there, you
>should be looking at a turbine?  (fuel specifics notwithstanding)
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>Colyn
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>Hmmmm....
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>"Never" is a very, very long time.  I suspect nothing much new in aircraft
>piston engines in the next decade or two which is the same as "never" for me
>  It is just too painful and expensive for not much gain.  See Thielert's
>experience.  
>
>In rationally asking  "which engine?" one has to concurrently ask "which
>mission?" and "at what price?"    
>
>If it is an emotional decision, that's fine, nothing wrong with that
>(personal airplanes are mostly emotional), but recognize it as emotional,
>and do not try to rationalize.  
>
>As for considering a turbine, if you remove money as a consideration, why
>not?  
>
>Fearless Fred, emotionally attached to efficiency, reliability, and cost effectiveness (among many other things).