Posted for W Atkinson <Walter@advancedpilot.com>:

 Adam:
 
 You are making some assumptions that are not born out by the data.
 
 The TCM fuel system can be made to be as good mechanically as it can be under
the best computer-controlled fuel injection systems.  This is measurable.
 
 As a result of the above, the pilot CAN set the mixture accurately.  This can
be measured.
 
 Hard to start?  This one really confuses me.  I have never had ANY problems
starting my TCM engines--ever.  Hot or cold...  ever.  In 4000 hours.
 
 Using Best Power above 75% power is an ill-advised concept.  It results in
very high CHTs and ICPs.  This can be measured, recorded and concluded beyond
any reasonable doubt by any observer.  Best power is only a few EGT degrees
away form the most detonation-prone mixture setting you can select.  Setting
best power at high power settings is, in my view, a very ill--advised action.
 
 You might enjoy SEEING some of this data.
 
 Walter