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Old 05-06-2005 | 02:46 PM
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Default RE: heating problems

any pusher motor will overheat on the ground. there isn't sufficient airflow over the head that is present on puller configurations. SInce aircraft fuel uses less oil usually in lesser grades than say rc cars the engines are more suseptable to overheating. Richen the engine up and get it in the air asap. If you have a long taxi way you may consider taking the starting equipment with you and start it near the runway.