Originally Posted by
1967brutus
You guys not hindered by any noise regulation?
Over here running loud pipes or ineffective mufflers is unthinkable, so for us Europeans, an engine running good without a muffler is as useful as hooves on a goldfish.
I test run engines at my house. Neighbors don’t care, especially considering it’s not for very long. If I’m going to slog a few engines and a bunch of props, I have a spot I go to that is free of people, buildings, or animals. I could burn a gallon of fuel and nobody would know. I know not everyone has a spot like that, but I’m sure a spot free of sound police could be found to run an engine for a few minutes.