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News of August 26, 2003

Flights and such from July

On July 18 Maule Aircraft flew for the first time their MX7 with diesel SMA engine. The plane flew to Oshkosh and was exhibited. Observed performances: Climb to 7,000 ft. in 8 minutes; cruise 125 knots.

New gasoline engines will compete with diesel: Bombardier Recreational Products announced that its two new engines of 189 c. u. rated respectively at 220HP and 300HP have successfully run for 7,000 hours. These gasoline engines are fully FADEC equipped and will be running on Mogas. They will compete with the new generation of diesel engines. Honda Motors is completing development of a 6-liter, opposite cylinder, 225HP gasoline engine, Mogas run, which is being tested on a Cessna Skymaster. Decision to initiate production will be made later this year.

Zoche Aero-Diesel of Germany has been developing a radial two-stroke diesel for many years. They now announce the expect to obtain FAA and JAA certifications in 2004.

OMF Aircraft of Germany, manufacturer of two-seater Symphony 160 high wing, reported the first flight of Symphony with the Thielert Centurion 1.7 liter diesel liquid-cooled engine, on July 9.

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