REFLECTOR: Engine Selection

[Richard J. Gentil]

I was wondering how the Epoxy Resin Fuel Strakes handle the Kerosene
(Jet A) vs 100LL. Any additional prep needed for the Strakes to run Jet
A vs 100LL?

Richard

NMFlyer1 at aol.com wrote:

>  Doug, I agree that the engine is impressive, and I wish them the best
> of luck. With propellor and airfoil efficiency, I still doubt that the
> 180HP would get you off the ground safely at 9000' DA and a full load
> at my airport. I think that the benefits that you mention are worth
> looking into but they do not fit every application. There are only
> about 5 airports in the state that carry Jet-A,  You can't be airborne
> at 5500' in most of the places I fly, and there are more V-6 engines
> flying in Velocities than the DH. Like I said, I wish them the best of
> luck and am impressed.  It just doesn't fit my needs. Kurt Winker.
>
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