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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 9:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Gargoyle
well, if they'd still use the in flight service system developed around 1956 we'd all be very happy.

With the inherent complexity and unreliability of turbo-compound engines, the volatility of high octane (up to 130/145) avgas, the potential structural problems of engines mounted within the wings instead of in separable pods, astral navigation (worked well for Amelia?), and a truly analog flight deck?

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