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Old 02-02-2013, 05:59 AM
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Ernie P.
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Bob Hoover?


That's it; you're up.

The equipment I had in mind was the ''Hoover ring,'' which prevents jet fuel from being put unto a plane with piston engines. One of Hoover's several crashes occurred when someone wwho mistakenly thought his plane had turboprops filled the tanks with jet fuel, leading to engine failure shortly after takeoff.

Just my opinion, but I think that was an excellent and unconventional question, followed by a very fast and excellent answer. I learned something. Thanks for the information; Ernie P.