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Old 05-12-2003 | 05:00 AM
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Default Glow Fuel and Engines, Someone please explain!

Originally posted by Highlander
the advantages of gas over glow fuel is cost ,,,,,, a much longer stroke in the engine , making it possible to swing a much bigger prop.
Some more pro's for gasoline:
  • more flight time for the same size fuel tank. (power at a MUCH lower RPM, so fuel lasts longer)
  • More realistic sound.
  • No oily residue to clean off the plane.
  • Less field equipment - no starter or battery to lug around if you flip-start by hand.
  • Less affected temperature changes.