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Old 12-16-2003 | 10:54 AM
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Doug D.
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Default RE: Why don't rc plane engines require an air filter?

You used to be able to get a filter for airplane engines. Fourmost used to market them I believe. But they came loose when fuel soaked the rubber and they were a bit power restrictive (clogged easily). Glow aircraft engines where never designed with filters in mind, think of the extra room that they would need in the front of your aircraft. Yuck !!! [&:]